2026 Summer Intern - Machine Reliability Engineer - Fort Worth, TX

Textron • Fort Worth, TX

6h

About The Position

At Bell, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. Don’t miss the chance to join our team environment where you feel a sense of camaraderie. You will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight. A Day in the Life of a Machine Reliability Engineer Intern: We are looking for inquisitive and driven individuals with a passion to innovate. Bring your experience and ideas and help us build a world-class facilities/maintenance team while keeping safety a top priority for the company. As a Machine Reliability Engineer at Bell, you can expect to provide Bell facilities with a variety of support functions that are critical to operations. The intern will use strategic planning daily to carry out various projects and activities.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology required
• Minimum 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship (June 1, 2026) or prior Bell internship experience.
• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1 – August 7, 2026.
• 3.0 GPA preferred

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate with team members, and develop real skills that can be applied to future opportunities.
• A breadth of knowledge outside of the classroom that can be applied to their work.
• Previous internship experience with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, or operations emphasis.
• Interest in machine uptime, repair projects, data analytics & manufacturing experience.
• The ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Preference will be given to candidates that are rising Sophomore or Junior classification during the 2026 internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist Leadership with various activities, including machine reliability RCCA, utility management, Equipment Engineering support and capital expenditures.
• Assist Maintenance reliability team with RCCA’s and or Operations technical floor support with indirect procurement through ARIBA PO and invoicing support.
• Identify cost savings opportunities.
• Use metric development and analytics tools, data mining, pIot edge computing.
• Help with reporting status of projects, including budget, timeline, and risks or opportunities.
• Analyze ergonomics/safety throughout Bell facilities.
• Assist Machine Reliability in the execution of projects to meet uptime goals.

Benefits

• Relaxed Dress Code (“Dress For Your Day” policy)
• Every other Friday or every Friday off, depending on your work location and team
• $2,500 Intern Stipend
• Continuous training and advancement opportunities
• Mentorships and networking opportunities across the business and with leadership
• Service time accrued from the first day of your internship; fast track to 401K vesting upon full-time employment
• Access to over 11 Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern