Summer Internship 2024 – Automation, Robotics, Optimization & Control

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, Automation, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Optimization, Software Development

Job Description

The position

Our summer internship is a 6-week programme designed to provide the experience and skills you need in your studies and future career. Our Norwegian and UK internship will begin on 17 June and ends on 02 August 2024, with one week off starting 15 July.

You can find out more about the programme at www.equinor.com/careers/summer-interns

Automation, robotics, optimization & control are essential to control and monitor our facilities safely and to ensure efficient operations & production in Equinor. These subject areas are a key enabler for our digital future as we develop towards remotely operated and more autonomous facilities. Plus, these areas contribute to Equinor's transition towards a low-carbon future by supporting our effort to reduce carbon emissions from oil & gas production; and by accelerating the use & development of low-carbon solutions such as electrification and carbon capture & storage.

Fields within the discipline:

• Automation, Cybernetics & Robotics
• Software development, data science and analytics
• Technology development, qualification, and implementation 
• Control and process optimisation 

By joining our team within Automation, robotics, optimization & control, you may have the opportunity to:

• Accelerate the use of robots and drones within Equinor through software development, technology qualification, implementation, simulation, testing, and integration of robotic solutions.
• Proactively address the opportunities enabled by automation and digitalisation to improve the digital mindset and competency within the organisation.
• Follow up automation and process development toward major Equinor projects within electrification and oil & gas.
• Aid in digitalisation and development of laboratories and facilities for the future.
• Support assets in production optimization and energy efficiency through proactive debottlenecking, simulator support and monitoring.

Your exact assignment will be decided based on our business needs combined with your field of expertise and interests. 

Equinor is focusing on digitalization; an interest in programming/scripting could be advantageous for some positions. 

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• Currently studying for Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or Ph.D. with a strong academic record
• Fluent in English and preferably a second working language.
• No more than two years of relevant full-time work experience.
• Have completed at least two years of higher education before the internship programme starts (17 June 2024).
• Have at least one year of higher education left after the internship programme ends (02 August 2024).
• The interns need to be located in the country where the internship takes place during its entire duration. Equinor does not support any relocation for our summer interns.
• Candidates must have the necessary work permit for the country in which they are applying for a position. The work permits must be valid at the point of application and for the duration of the employment. Please note that Equinor does not support, or sponsor work or visa permits for internship applications. Read more about it on the national authorities’ pages: Norway
• Extracurricular activities and/or voluntary work are an advantage.

Every role and business area requires its own specific set of skills and personal attributes. Some of the qualities and characteristics we look for include: 

• An awareness of risk and a commitment to safety for yourself and those around you.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to facilitate collaboration, influence stakeholders, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• The flexibility to adapt to change, embrace new technology, and perform in a digitally enabled environment. 
• Demonstrating a curious mind and the ability to problem-solve, innovate, and identify new ways of delivering against our objectives.

Equinor is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the educational and experience requirements, including those with disabilities. If you have any specific requirements for any stage in our process, please make this clear in your application, and our team will be happy to support you.

General information

Please make sure that when applying, you attach the following:

• CV/ resume in English
• transcripts of records (or other documents describing subjects and grades) in English or Scandinavian language obtained to this point during your studies. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript.

Applications submitted without these attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated. To ensure an efficient recruitment process, please be informed that you may apply for a maximum of 3 Summer Internship roles per country.