EEE · Electrical Design and Automation
Electrical Design and Industrial Automation Internship
Develop safe electrical schematics and PLC-based automation logic for an industrial process.
A practical EEE program linking electrical drawings, component selection, control logic, PLC simulation and safe commissioning documentation.
Program overview
Eligible branches: Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechatronics
Target learner level: Learners familiar with basic electrical quantities and interested in control systems or automation.
Prerequisites: Basic circuit concepts and interest in industrial systems · All control exercises use simulation unless approved hardware is available
Technologies and tools
Electrical symbols and schematics · load estimation · protection concepts · PLC scan cycle · ladder logic · timers and counters · HMI concepts
Practical assignments
- Prepare a simple single-line or control schematic from a brief
- Write simulated PLC logic with sequencing and interlocks
- Test alarms and recovery behaviour in a virtual process
Capstone project
Design and simulate an automation solution for a scoped industrial process, including a safe-state and fault response.
Expected deliverables
- Electrical drawing or schematic package
- PLC logic and tag list
- Simulation test plan and results
- Safety and assumptions notes
- Automation walkthrough
Learning outcomes
- Read and produce a basic electrical control schematic
- Create and test PLC logic for a defined process
- Document interlocks, I/O and safe operating behavior
Week-by-week curriculum
The program follows a 13-week core pathway. Weeks 14–15 are optional advanced work when the project scope calls for it.
Weeks 1–2
Orientation, fundamentals and setup
- Orientation, electrical safety, standards awareness and CAD/simulator setup
- Electrical quantities, protection concepts, symbols and drawing conventions
Weeks 3–5
Core concepts and guided learning
- Single-line/control schematics, load estimation and component selection
- Sensors, actuators, contactors, relays and motor-control fundamentals
- PLC scan cycle, digital I/O, ladder logic and tag organization
Weeks 6–8
Intermediate concepts and practical exercises
- Timers, counters, sequencing and interlocks in PLC simulation
- HMI concepts, alarms, operating modes and fault recovery
- Design a process sequence and test normal plus abnormal scenarios
Weeks 9–11
Advanced topics, specialist tools and project development
- VFD/motor-control concepts, energy efficiency and instrumentation
- Functional safety concepts, risk assessment and commissioning checks
- Develop a simulated automation capstone with I/O list and drawings
Weeks 12–13
Capstone completion, testing, documentation and evaluation
- Complete schematics, PLC sequence, HMI mockup and operating notes
- Test interlocks, faults, recovery and documented acceptance criteria
- Present the design, test record and safety considerations
Weeks 14–15 · Optional
Advanced extension and final presentation
- Add a simulated data/energy monitor or a more complex process mode
- Refine drawings and conduct a structured design review
Frequently asked questions
Is prior experience required?
The prerequisites listed on this page describe helpful preparation. The opening weeks include a guided refresher; learners should be ready to practise consistently and complete project work.
Will the internship certify me to work on live electrical systems?
No. The learning activities are educational and simulation-focused and do not qualify or authorise work on live installations.