Application Engineering Intern

Spirax-Sarco Ltd. • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Engineering Intern supports the Application Engineering team by assisting in the evaluation, selection, and application of thermal solutions to meet customer requirements. This role contributes to delivering accurate, timely technical support by collaborating with sales, engineering, and operations. The intern will develop practical engineering skills through hands-on involvement in product selection, system design considerations, and customer-focused problem solving within a fast-paced, solutions-driven environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world problems, including basic calculations and analytical thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in standard PC applications (e.g., Microsoft Office); exposure to engineering tools, CAD, or ERP/CRM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating customer applications and recommending appropriate thermal solutions, including product selection and configuration.
• Support the preparation of technical quotes by interpreting specifications, performing basic engineering calculations, and selecting standard and configurable products.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers, Sales Engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely technical responses to customer inquiries.
• Develop and maintain product knowledge across heaters, sensors, and thermal systems to support application-based problem solving.
• Assist in troubleshooting customer applications by analyzing requirements, identifying potential solutions, and supporting root cause investigations.
• Support special and engineered-to-order (ETO) or purchase-to-order (PTO/PTOD) requests by gathering technical and vendor information as needed.
• Utilize internal systems and tools to document application details, maintain accurate records, and support quote and order accuracy.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and technical resources used by the Application Engineering team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees