Electrical Maintenance Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing • Shawano, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Charter Casting–Shawano is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer Intern for a summer internship in Shawano, Wisconsin. The intern will gain hands-on experience in electrical maintenance planning, equipment reliability, and data-driven problem-solving while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment. The role offers experience with preventive maintenance optimization, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and industrial safety.

The internship is full-time at 40 hours per week, begins in May 2027, and runs during the summer. 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.

The position may involve access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may depend on verifying that the applicant is a U.S. Person or the employer obtaining any required export license. Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a four-year degree program in Engineering or a related field and have current status of at least Sophomore level.
• 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 equipment performance data to inform maintenance priorities and improvements.
• Update and manage work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• 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.
• Charter’s 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