Electrical Maintenance Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing • Shawano, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Charter Casting in Shawano, Wisconsin, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer Intern for a summer internship in 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience in electrical maintenance planning, equipment reliability, and data-driven problem-solving in a manufacturing environment. The role supports preventive maintenance optimization, CMMS workflows, industrial safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The internship is scheduled for 40 hours per week, begins in May 2027, and runs for the summer. Interns work on meaningful projects and receive mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities. The paid 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 involve access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may depend on verifying U.S. Person status or the employer obtaining any necessary export license; licensing is evaluated case by case.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a four-year degree program in Engineering or a related field and have at least sophomore-level standing.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily maintenance planning meetings.
• Help schedule and execute preventive maintenance tasks.
• Collect and analyze downtime and performance data to support maintenance priorities and improvement decisions.
• Update and manage work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and learn how digital tools support maintenance workflows and asset tracking.
• Join safety inspections, learn how OSHA standards are applied in an industrial setting, document findings, and support corrective actions.
• Analyze current preventive maintenance schedules and recommend improvements using downtime data, equipment history, and OEM documentation.
• Help update and organize the CMMS to improve tracking and reporting.

Benefits

• Paid internship program.
• Mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities.
• Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed