Job Description
Job Title: Summer Associate- Automation Team
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Zip Code: 63017
Keyword's: #Chesterfieldjobs; #SummerAssociatejobs #AutomationTeamjobs;
Start Date: Immediate
Local candidates only
Position Summary
We are seeking a proactive, detail oriented Summer Associate to support our Automation Engineering team by overhauling, organizing, and standardizing our engineering labs and hardware storage areas. This role is hands on and physical, focused on automation hardware, tools, and components rather than IT systems or software.
This is a 10-12 week, on site position, ideal for a student interested in engineering operations, manufacturing support, logistics, or automation engineering environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Workspace Organization & Decluttering
Clean and reorganize engineering lab benches, tool areas, cabinets, and shared workspaces to improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency.
* Inventory Audit & Management
Sort, label, and inventory automation hardware including electronic components, robotic parts, sensors, power supplies, cables, fasteners, and tools. Maintain an organized inventory spreadsheet or database.
* Hardware Disposal & Salvage
Identify obsolete, damaged, or unused equipment and assist with proper disposal, recycling, or salvage according to company guidelines.
* Cable & Bench Management
Organize and bundle power, signal, and control cables at workstations and lab setups to improve cleanliness, safety, and usability.
* Lab Safety & Standards
Reorganize tools, parts, and materials to align with lab safety standards, including proper storage of sharp tools, heavy equipment, and any applicable hazardous materials.
* Documentation
Create simple documentation, labels, and location maps showing where tools, components, and equipment are stored so team members can find items quickly.
Qualifications
* Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Logistics, or a related field
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a hands on lab or workshop environment
* Self motivated and able to work independently on open ended organization projects
* Physically able to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
* Basic familiarity with electronic components, hand tools, or automation hardware is a plus, but not required
Learning Opportunities
* Exposure to automation engineering hardware, tools, and lab workflows
* Practical experience in inventory management and technical organization
* Understanding how lab organization directly impacts engineering efficiency, safety, and productivity
* Opportunity to interact with engineers and technicians in a real world automation environment
This individual will be self driven & intentional about enablement of our engineers & techs to have safe & proper setup to execute automated work on agriculture equipment. Excels in clear communication & follow-up through completion of tasks.
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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- Dice Id: 10180554
- Position Id: 364640
- Posted 1 day ago
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