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Learn how real industrial machines are controlled — and help bring advanced automation systems to life.

Benefits:

PTO / Paid Holidays during Full-time status hours (e.g. Summer)

Salary:

$20 – $40 per hour based on experience

Location:

Derby, KS

Job Type:

Part Time / Internship

Start Date:

Immediate

Fairmount Technologies (FT) is a growing advanced manufacturing company developing tooling-free CNC systems that dramatically reduce cost and lead time for aerospace and defense manufacturers. Our machines are already in production, running on real factory floors, and demand is accelerating.


🚀 Recent milestone: FT was selected for a U.S. Department of Defense APFIT award, supporting deployment of our systems across multiple Air Force maintenance depots. This marks a major step as we scale production and expand our engineering team.


We’re looking for a PLC Controls Intern to join our small, highly technical team and help design, integrate, and bring to life next-generation machine systems.



Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required:


  • Knowledge of components such as: motors, drives, contactors, breakers, VFDs

  • Knowledge of components such as: encoders, digital and analog I/O

  • Troubleshooting hardware or software issues

  • Familiarity with object oriented programming

  • Familiarity with network setup, Ethernet and EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology)

  • Familiarity with structured text programming

  • Ability to program in languages such as C#, Basic in Visual Studio



Preferred:


  • Experience as a programmer or relevant role

  • Experience with software/hardware control of electromechanical devices, motion control, PLCs

  • Hands on experience with integrating electrical and control systems

  • Knowledge of Structured Text programming, or Function Block Diagrams

  • Testing systems to verify functionality

  • Control panel design and implementation

  • Developing operations manuals and training guides



This person will:


  • Formulate program specifications and basic prototypes

  • Transform software designs and specifications into high functioning code in the appropriate language

  • Integrate individual software solutions to higher level systems

  • Run extensive tests and trial runs to confirm proper functionality and desired results

  • Troubleshoot errors effectively and efficiently

  • Perform upgrades to make software and systems more secure and efficient

  • Collaborate with technical writers to create documentation for user support

  • Edit and improve upon code in existing software programs and applications

  • Ensure programs, external equipment, networks, etc. are all in proper communication


Please note: This position is part-time and for an indefinite term.

PLC Controls Intern

*Fairmount Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Fairmount Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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