Automation/Controls Engineer Internship Summer 2026

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia's market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Automation/Controls Engineer Intern who will have a positive impact on the Engineering & Operations Teams at several of Covia's locations. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the design, implementation, and optimization of automation and control systems that support plant operations. The internship will run May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:
* Learn and adhere to the safety principles of Covia, including PPE use, MSHA regulations, industrial hygiene, and workplace inspections.
* Gain hands-on experience with automation and controls systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA) used in plant operations.
* Assist engineers in troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing automated equipment and control systems.
* Support continuous improvement projects focused on increasing efficiency, reliability, and safety through automation solutions.
* Participate in system testing, documentation, and implementation of process control improvements.
* Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support day-to-day control system needs.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:
* Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related field from an accredited university.
* Demonstrated interest in control systems, automation technologies, and process optimization.
* Familiarity with or willingness to learn programming in PLCs, HMIs, or SCADA systems.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and within a diverse team environment.
* Logical thinker with a desire to learn new technologies and apply innovative solutions.

Internship Locations:

• You will be traveling in this position

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality, and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage-guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success-ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules
• Build high-performing work teams
• Focus on customers
• Demonstrate a growth mindset
• Do the right thing, always

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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