JZ Summer 2026 Controls Intern

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for Controls Interns to join our team for Summer 2026. This position is located in Tulsa, OK.

Our Team

John Zink Company, LLC is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions for industrial, energy, and process markets. With a rich history that spans over 90 years, John Zink has established itself as a trusted provider of innovative technologies and systems that help customers optimize processes, reduce emissions, and improve operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Assist in programming PLCs and setting up automation components such as HMIs, VFDs, controllers, and data recorders.
• Support the design and development of control system solutions alongside experienced engineers.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities under supervision.
• Collaborate with technicians and customers to gain practical experience and understand project goals.
• Help with documentation, reporting, and maintaining project records.
• Learn industry standards and best practices related to control engineering.
• Contribute to assigned projects by providing support and actively engaging in hands-on tasks.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
• Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2027
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Currently enrolled in a degree program of Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, John Zink is a global leader in emissions control and a pioneer in modern Combustion solutions. Our research and development facilities make up the largest testing complex of its kind. Additionally, our worldwide service organization is the largest, most technically advanced team of its kind. We provide solutions to capture emissions, destroy pollutants, manage waste and heat vital processes to help industries operate more cleanly and efficiently.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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