Controls Engineering Intern

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Controls Engineering Intern to support our John Zink Test Center for Summer 2026. This position is located in Tulsa, OK.

Our Team

The John Zink Test Center is one of the world’s largest and most advanced industrial combustion research and testing facilities. Our multidisciplinary R&D team—spanning mechanical, electrical, chemical, and materials engineering—works collaboratively to solve complex industrial challenges.

We specialize in testing and optimizing technologies such as burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, carbon and gas separation systems, fuel handling systems, and ammonia combustion, serving industries around the world.

What You Will Do

- Support daily testing and operations across multiple test labs, including burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and fuel systems.

- Assist with setup, operation, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.

- Work with engineers and technicians to configure and verify control logic, PLC programs, and HMI interfaces.

- Collect, validate, and analyze test data to support performance optimization and emissions-reduction efforts.

- Contribute to calibration, safety checks, and continuous improvement activities within the Test Center.

- Help document test procedures, findings, and equipment adjustments to ensure accurate and reliable test results.

- Engage collaboratively with a multidisciplinary engineering team to solve technical challenges.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

- Enrolled in a bachelor’s or higher degree program in engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Controls/Automation, or related field).

- 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 sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

- Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Controls/Automation, or a related discipline.

- Experience or coursework related to instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, PLCs, or industrial automation.

- Familiarity with tools such as LabVIEW, Python, ladder logic, or HMI development software.

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

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is the leading global combustion and emission control partner, delivering exceptional, tailored solutions including industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Backed by decades of proven performance, unrivaled research and development, plus expert service and support, we tackle the industry’s most challenging demands and foster transformative, collaborative partnerships. Our enduring commitment to excellence not only shapes our legacy but also our future, by delivering reliable solutions that drive progress and ensure lasting impact for decades to come.

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, aquí, or tu).