Base

Energy

ManufacturingControlsEngineeringIntern

Austin, Texas, United States INTERNSHIP
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The Brief

“Manufacturing Controls Engineering Intern at Base. Skills: Manufacturing Controls Engineering, Automation, PLC Programming, System Design and Testing. Support the design, build, and launch of manufacturing lines for new energy storage products. Develop and test controls systems that combine PLC logic with modern software”

What You'll Achieve.

Delivering reliable, affordable energy; Contributing directly to Base’s mission

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; troubleshooting and maintaining electro-mechanical equipment

Eligibility Requirements

Work in-person, All-in approach

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering (or a related field), Coursework or projects involving PLCs, industrial automation, or robotics, Interest in programming (e. g. , Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Python, or similar), Hands-on skills with common hand tools, diagnostic equipment (e. g. , multimeters), or lab projects

Nice to Have

Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or schematic design software

What You'll Do.

and launch of manufacturing lines for new energy storage products

Develop and test controls systems that combine PLC logic with modern software

Work with full-scale production equipment during commissioning and ramp-up

Assist with troubleshooting and maintaining electro-mechanical equipment on the production floor

Participate in supplier design reviews

and cross-functional team meetings

Contribute to the development of hardware and software standards for future equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with engineers across multiple teams; Participate in cross-functional team meetings; Feedback loop with the product design team

Full Job Description

ABOUT BASE Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time. ABOUT THE ROLE Base is looking for an intern to join our Manufacturing Controls Engineering team as we build new manufacturing lines to produce battery backup systems. As an intern, you’ll get hands-on exposure to designing, testing, and troubleshooting the systems that power our manufacturing operations. You’ll work closely with engineers across multiple teams, learning how large-scale production systems are developed and launched for the first time. This internship is designed to give you real-world experience with manufacturing controls and automation while contributing directly to Base’s mission of delivering reliable, affordable energy. What You’ll Do - Support the design, build, and launch of manufacturing lines for new energy storage products. - Learn how to develop and test controls systems that combine PLC logic with modern software. - Gain hands-on experience working with full-scale production equipment during commissioning and ramp-up. - Assist with troubleshooting and maintaining electro-mechanical equipment on the production floor. - Participate in supplier design reviews, testing activities, and cross-functional team meetings. - Contribute to the development of hardware and software standards for future equipment. What You’ll Bring - Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering (or a related field). - Coursework or projects involving PLCs, industrial automation, or robotics. - Interest in programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Python, or similar). - Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or schema

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