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Title 

Mechanical Engineer, EIT - Summer Intern

(Project & Maintenance Support)

Department 

Reports To 

Kevin Davis

Location 

FLSA 

Exempt 

Full Time 

Salaried Intern

Duration: (10-12 weeks)

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern to support our engineering and maintenance teams. This role provides hands-on experience in project management, maintenance planning, and reliability analysis within an industrial or manufacturing environment. The intern will contribute to small-scale projects, assist in coordinating maintenance activities, and work within our CMMS platform, MaintainX, to improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

· Support project management activities for small engineering and maintenance projects, including planning, scheduling, tracking progress, and documentation.

· Assist in developing and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance plans to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.

· Work within the MaintainX CMMS system to create, update, and manage work orders, asset records, and maintenance schedules.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, maintenance) to ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks.

· Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment performance, downtime, and maintenance effectiveness.

· Analyze downtime and reliability data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

· Prepare reports and visualizations to communicate findings and support data-driven decision-making.

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

· Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance procedures, project updates, and analysis results.

Qualifications:

· Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

· Basic understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance principles, and engineering fundamentals.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

· Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, or similar) is preferred.

· Interest or experience in project management concepts is a plus.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Learning Outcomes:

· Gain practical experience in project management within an engineering setting.

· Develop skills in maintenance planning and CMMS utilization (MaintainX).

· Enhance data analysis capabilities focused on reliability and downtime metrics.

· Build cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

· Understand real-world applications of reliability engineering and continuous improvement practices.

Preferred Skills (Optional):

· Exposure to CMMS platforms (e.g., MaintainX, SAP PM, or similar).

· Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts such as MTBF, MTTR, and root cause analysis.

· Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, maintenance strategy, and project coordination within a dynamic work environment.

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