Automation Engineering Intern

Commercial Metals - Durant, OK

Full-time - Intern

Durant, OK

251-500 employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Automation Engineering Intern position at CMC offers a unique opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management to gain hands-on experience in the steel and construction industries. Interns will receive training and support to develop their skills while working on process improvement initiatives and projects within the Maintenance division. This role emphasizes learning through cross-training, analysis, and collaboration with leadership to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train through the department to learn hands-on skills related to industrial/engineering technologies
• Complete & Analyze time and motion studies
• Document and report/suggest changes
• Work with leadership on ways to improve & sustain processes
• Create/Review/Update existing process flow layouts
• Work closely with the CMC Team on process improvement initiatives & projects
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend cost-saving opportunities by identifying process, quality, and safety-related improvement projects

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or similar field
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with an aptitude for problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in teams and effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Able to work independently, take initiative and drive for results with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office programs - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Knowledge of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Time Study, 5S, Kanban, Standardization, JIT, PDCA preferred
• Must meet CMC attendance standards
• Ability to interact with coworkers and customers in a positive manner, follow directions and work rules and accept constructive feedback required
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, lift, kneel, squat, crawl and reach
• Ability to work overtime as necessary outside of normally scheduled shift with little or no advance notification required, including weekends and holidays
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include 40 hour work weeks appropriate semesters
• Knowledge of processes in Microsoft Windows, engineering software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Ability to understand ISO work instructions and standard operating practices and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, and self-starter
• Use good decision-making and problem-solving skills to understand and meet customer expectations
• Work in varying temperature and weather conditions
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes
• Must possess a strong interest in Industrial Engineering Technologies and be enrolled at Junior/Senior level education
• Able to work a flexible schedule to include 40 hour work weeks during summer (June-August)
• Working knowledge of engineering software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks programs and processes in Microsoft Windows preferred
• Ability to manipulate and utilize Working Drawings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• Use good decision-making and problem-solving skills to understand and meet customer expectations
• Able to work in a team environment
• Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Understand Manufacturing processes and maintenance reliability
• Previous internship experiences preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Time Study, 5S, Kanban, Standardization, JIT, PDCA preferred
• Previous internship experiences preferred

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities