Engineering & Maintenance Intern

Location: Irwindale, California, United States

reqId: ENGIN011379

Category: Engineering

The Engineering & Maintenance Intern provides support to the engineering and maintenance functions by collecting, organizing, reporting data, and providing project improvement recommendations. Support process and equipment designs by collaborating with internal/external engineering teams. The Engineering and Maintenance Manager may also assign other relevant projects as needed.

Job Description

• Provide solutions and recommendations for technical problems.
• Create mechanical solutions for typical engineering or maintenance problems.
• Scope work creation.
• Assist in directing Maintenance craft personnel and/or third-party contractors.
• Calculate torque, strength, or power requirements for mechanical solutions.
• Create engineering BOMs.
• Creation of Engineering Change Notices.
• New part qualification / testing (Lab and Field).
• Evaluate equipment to industry standards and specifications.
• Research applicable test methods based on industry standards.
• Assist with physical and administrative preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with repairs on equipment as needed.
• Tracking downtime issues dealing with maintenance related items.
• Assist in generating and executing a preventative maintenance schedule for existing and new assets/equipment.
• Data and historical record management and reporting.
• Maintenance systems management.
• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management).
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Be enrolled in formal schooling in a Mechatronics or similar Industrial Maintenance course (e.g., certification program, technical/community college) OR recently graduated from such a program or course within the last 6 months.

• Basic understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals (physics, materials, pneumatics).

• Must have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel & Word, and Adobe.

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Demonstrable CAD expertise, preferably Solidworks.

• Knowledge of electronic Maintenance Management System.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Good analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Good project management skills.

• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).

• Experience with mechanical set up (lubrication, sprockets, belts, chains).

• Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).

• Experience with machine shop skills (e.g., hydraulic press, drill press, hand tools).

• Strong adaptability and capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to create detailed reports and presentations.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

• Competency in Microsoft applications including Dynamics 365, Power BI, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, seals, bearings).

• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays, motors).

• Experience with conveyers (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).

• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).

• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).

• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).

• Experience with preventative maintenance.

• Experience working in team-based environments (working together with others).