About Us:

Machine Solutions is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-collection industries. We support our customers’ needs and growth by delivering quality and value through a wide breadth of products. Machine Solutions provides proprietary mechanical solutions to a variety of complex process, testing and device design challenges. Our equipment has become the industry standard for stent crimping, balloon catheter pleating and folding, catheter braiding and medical device manufacturing applications. As a pioneer in radio frequency technology, the company has continued to develop advancing technology for thermal forming, molding and welding plastic for medical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-processing applications. Our experienced team of engineers has been instrumental in automating manual processes that enable our customers to increase production volumes and profit margins, and we believe in providing a superior customer experience by designating resources to a dedicated aftermarket team that is always ready to provide technical service and process support. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company.

 

BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller’s unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams.

 

Job Description:

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CONTROLS ENGINEERING (TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

The Controls Engineering Intern supports the Controls Engineering team through a structured rotational program designed to provide practical, hands-on exposure to controls and automation engineering in a medical device manufacturing environment. The intern is anchored to a primary functional area (such as documentation and schematic support, machine commissioning, or sustaining engineering) while receiving structured exposure to additional functional areas through shadowing, design review participation, and assigned cross-functional mini-projects. The intern operates under the guidance of an assigned engineer mentor and the Controls Engineering Leader, executes defined tasks with appropriate supervision, and escalates non-standard conditions appropriately. This role is intended to evaluate candidates for potential full-time conversion into a Controls Engineer I role following graduation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes assigned work within a primary functional area, with structured exposure to additional areas across the rotation.
• Assists with documentation tasks including updating schematics, work instructions, test records, and bills of material from engineer-provided redlines or templates.
• Supports schematic drafting using SolidWorks Electrical under the direction of the assigned engineer mentor.
• Assists with setup, wiring verification, and basic hardware configuration of control panels and machine subsystems.
• Executes defined test procedures, records results, and reports findings to the assigned engineer.
• Observes and supports machine commissioning activities to build practical exposure to PLC, HMI, and motion control systems.
• Builds foundational familiarity with Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, and OMRON PLC platforms through guided exposure.
• Participates in design reviews, team meetings, and engineering discussions as a learning participant.
• Completes one or more defined mini-projects intended to demonstrate growth, ownership, and applied learning.
• Maintains organized records of completed work and flags any non-standard conditions to the assigned mentor.
• Adheres to all safety, quality, and documentation standards required in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Actively engages in feedback discussions and applies coaching to demonstrate growth across the program.
• Ad-hoc projects and learning assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of th