Automation Specialist Intern (Summer 2026)

Be Yourself. Build Your Career. Be Exceptional Together.

At Werner Electric Supply, we're more than an electrical distributor - we're a community that empowers people to grow, innovate, and truly make a difference. Our culture celebrates individuality, encourages creativity, and values each person's voice; creating a space where you can be yourself, connect with others, and build a meaningful career. We believe in balance and flexibility, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Together, we can make an impact and build something exceptional for our customers, families, communities, and each other.

Timeline and Expectations

Werner Electric Supply will be posting the internship positions starting in late September which will run through the end of November. We will be selecting candidates to move forward with from HR phone screen to virtual hiring manager interview during this time.

Internship Program

• Executive level mentorship and coaching
• Company-sponsored project management/Lean Six Sigma training and certification
• Up to $19 per hour (dependent on year in college)
• Networking events with internal and external customers and your intern team
• Individual and group projects that drive change and impactful business results
• Large-scale Summer long projects in collaboration with fellow interns and business leaders
• Opportunity to shadow with various departments to help determine your career path
• Potential for year-long internships and full-time employment post-graduation

Job Summary

The Automation Technical Support Intern performs a variety of tasks - something new every day. They will assist the Automation team with their day-to-day customer support duties and assist instructors with classroom preparations and clean up. We look for candidates with a desire to learn and share their knowledge by helping co-workers and customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Attend and assist with training classes, including classroom setup and acting as a teacher's aide

  
  
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  Assist Technical Support Specialists with projects, lab setup and cleanup, and organizing product demonstrations

  
  
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  Support customer-facing events such as Counter Days, trade shows, and technical presentations

  
  
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  Perform lab equipment demo inventory and ensure equipment is maintained in good working order

  
  
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  Order and distribute technical literature and training materials

  
  
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  Shadow Automation Specialists to learn about industrial control systems, PLCs, and automation solutions

  
  
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  Assist with configuring basic demo equipment and preparing presentations for customer training sessions

  
  
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  Help maintain documentation of lab procedures, demo equipment usage, and training schedules

  
  
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  Research and summarize product information, technical trends, and competitor offerings to support the team

  
  
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  Provide general administrative support for training, events, and technical projects

  
  
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  Other related duties as assigned

  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Must be pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in automation, electrical, or related field

Company Overview

Founded in 1948, Werner Electric Supply has grown from a small appliance store in downtown Neenah, WI into an award-winning employer and leading electrical distributor with 12 branch locations in Wisconsin and Upper-Michigan. Headquartered in Appleton, WI, we provide electrical, lighting, network, process, and inventory management solutions for a diverse group of industrial and construction customers. We are a growing, privately held company with over 450 employees who uphold a family culture built around exceptional customer service. As a recent New North Workplace Excellence Award winner, we're dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, products, and services to ensure the long-term success of our employees and customers. Apply today and find out why we're a "Great Place to Work."

Werner Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.