Casting Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing•Shawano, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Casting – Shawano produces ductile and gray iron castings for customers across industries, including government and defense, agriculture, heavy truck equipment, pumps, valves, and compressors. The Casting Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience in casting tooling design, defect analysis, and quality processes, while learning the requirements and steps involved in launching new products into production. The internship is full-time for 40 hours per week during the summer, based in Shawano, Wisconsin, and starts in May 2027. It is a summer internship. Interns work on meaningful projects and receive mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. The program also includes Charter’s Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible. The position may provide access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on the applicant qualifying as a U.S. Person or the employer obtaining any necessary export license. The employer evaluates export licensing case by case and may decline to proceed with an applicant.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Be able to succeed in a team environment.
Be able to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and development of tooling used in the casting process.
Support new job start-ups, including process planning, testing, and troubleshooting.
Use CAD software to create, review, and update tooling designs and engineering drawings.
Identify opportunities to improve casting processes, product quality, and operational efficiency.
Assist with identifying casting defects, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborate with the Casting Engineering team on daily operations, technical challenges, and additional projects as opportunities arise.