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Rittal North America has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor, and hybrid applications.

Engineering Staff Intern

Brief Job Summary:
The Engineering Staff Intern is responsible for reviewing and updating work instructions, maintaining operational support documents, and supporting database and skill‑matrix systems used by operations. This role assists engineering teams with a variety of tasks, ensuring that documentation is accurate, accessible, and aligned with operational needs.
Why Work at Rittal:

Competitive compensation - $21.48 - $24.71
Above‑average benefits available on the 1st of the month after you start
401K Match
Gain hands‑on experience with engineering and operations teams
Exposure to documentation control, manufacturing processes, and professional development
Work in a safety‑focused, innovation‑driven environment

Key Responsibilities:
Documentation & Database Support

Review current controlled documents
Maintain work instructions within the “Work Instruction Cockpit”
Collect, format, and update data as required
Support maintenance of the AG5 Skill Matrix application
Ensure updated revisions are available and accessible to operations

Engineering Support

Assist engineering staff with project‑related tasks
Participate in team meetings and provide progress updates
Complete administrative functions as requested by the Coordinator

General Operations

Ensure work area cleanliness, following Rittal’s 6S standards
Work safely and comply with all health, safety, security, and emergency requirements
Communicate any safety hazards or potential hazards to management
Maintain good attendance and work ethic
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Knowledge & Experience

Basic understanding of business software and applications
Participation in business‑related coursework preferred
Basic computer skills including MS Office and SAP
Strong critical‑thinking skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently during the work shift
Ability to work at a computer and keyboard throughout the shift

Mental Requirements:

Ability to stay focused in a demanding environment
Adaptability to changing assignments
Ability to multi‑task and learn office procedures and new software
Strong attention to detail with effective oral and written communication skills

Safety Requirements:

Wear safety‑toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and other PPE as required

Direction & Decision Making:

Complete directives given verbally or in writing
Assist in making logical decisions when needed

Work Environment:

Combination of office and manufacturing areas

Relationships:

Direct Contacts: Technical Training Coordinator, Industrial Engineering Coordinator, and other team members
Indirect Contacts: All other departments

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal LLC and Eplan are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO, including Disability/Vets.

Rittal LLC is the U.S. subsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG in Germany and was founded in Springfield, Ohio in 1982. Its parent company, Rittal, was started in Germany in 1961 and has grown to include offices in more than 70 countries and manufacturing facilities on 4 continents. Rittal LLC's U.S. Headquarters, located in suburban Chicago, Illinois, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a customer training center, including expanded teaching resources, product testing facilities and a large-scale product showroom where customers can have a hands-on experience with the entire Rittal System. Rittal LLC's manufacturing center of excellence facility in Urbana, Ohio, consists of more than a half-million square feet of space to ensure that customers' production and stocking requirements are fully met. Lastly, Rittal LLC's distribution centers in Georgia, Texas and Nevada enable Rittal to meet the needs of its customers quickly and reliably. Situated on a 105-acre campus, Rittal LLC's manufacturing facility is filled with state-of-the-art equipment and processes, and contains in-house engineering and modification services, as well as the longest non-automotive paint line in North America, stretching more than 3 miles within the confines of the factory. The on-site warehouse is outfitted with an 8-story Automated Storage & Retrieval System. Rittal manufactures the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including high efficiency, high density climate control and power management systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications. Rittal's off-the-shelf standard, modified standard and custom-engineered products are known throughout the world as high quality, affordable solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application - from single enclosures to comprehensive systems. Rittal is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified.

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