Manufacturing Engineering Intern - (Summer Semester 2025)

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Big Ass Interns are smart, genuinely curious, and full of innovative ideas. They're eager to learn the ins and outs of our business and understand why we do things the way we do. Our interns don't run errands - they're here to make a real impact at the company!  As a BAF Manufacturing Software & Control Systems Engineering Intern, you will be an integral part of the Big Ass Fans Operations team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on software and controls that play a large role in our manufacturing efficiency, quality and communication! In your first week, you'll dive into an exciting project you'll work on throughout your internship. At the end, you'll get to present your findings and recommendations to BAF executives. We'll provide a supportive, fast-paced environment focused on learning; you bring your attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once. 
Our success is a result of the diversity of the Big Ass Fans team. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. If this sounds exciting to you, you might be exactly what we need on our team. 
Responsibilities
  • Develop desktop software for production use.
  • Integrate desktop software applications with PLCs, I/O modules, custom PCBAs, and other hardware.
  • Design and build control panels for industrial automation and test equipment.
  • Design and build custom PCBAs for industrial automation and test equipment.
  • Troubleshooting industrial automation and test equipment.


Requirements

  • Must be a current junior or senior enrolled in engineering coursework leading to an Industrial or Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering degree, Software Engineering degree, or an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Program
  • Programming experience (primarily with Java). Other languages will be considered as well (Javascript, C++, C#, Python, etc.)
  • Familiar with PCBAs and MCU programming (Arduino)
  • Familiar with PLCs and industrial automation controls/circuitry
  • Solidworks experience
  • Ability to perform assigned tasks and complete work on schedule with minimal supervision
  • Able to handle multiple tasks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why live life Big Ass?             

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join us as we build something truly remarkable!             

You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong, Pool or Cornhole. Did we meet our daily goals today? Let’s open the beer fridge and play a game of pool! Don’t forget to attend the latest BAF-sponsored social outing.             

Big Ass Fans, a perennial honoree among “Best Places to Work” offers employees competitive pay and a challenging and rewarding work environment!        

Why haven’t you applied yet?             

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.  

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.877.244.3267.   

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