Automation Intern - Toledo, OH (Summer 2026)

What you will do 

• Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC code—primarily using Rockwell Automation platforms—to control machinery and processes in manufacturing environments. 
• Design and configure Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems using Ignition Software to monitor, visualize, and control industrial operations in real time. 
• Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation using AutoCAD to support system design, installation, and maintenance. 

How you will do it 

• Access and utilize Rockwell Studio 5000 and related tools for PLC programming and system integration. 
• Use Ignition by Inductive Automation to build scalable SCADA applications, dashboards, and data logging systems. 
• Draft and revise electrical prints and layout diagrams to ensure accurate and compliant system designs. 
• Document project plans, create reports, and communicate effectively using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

What We Look For

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Machatronix and/or Software Engineering.
• Duration: Summer 2026. Up to 40 hours per week. Part-time during the school year may be available.
• Working Arrangements: On-site based at our manufacturing facility in Toledo, OH.
• PLEASE NOTE that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

What We Do Here

Our Toledo, Ohio fully integrated plant manufactures batteries used in

automotive and marine applications. This is our largest plant at Clarios. We

opened our facility in 1981 and now employ more than 610 people and operate

six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give

back through the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Cherry Street Mission and

Ronald McDonald House.

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What you get:

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing