Engineer Intern

Zachry • San Antonio, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Intern works under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and rotates through different maintenance and reliability functions within the plant. This position provides hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, precision maintenance, planning, troubleshooting, and mechanical systems. The intern will work alongside maintenance and reliability teams to apply engineering concepts in a working cement plant while gaining practical experience with equipment, maintenance processes, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other CAD-based software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in mechanical equipment, maintenance, and reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings, equipment documentation, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document findings and technical information.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research and locate technical information using equipment manuals, drawings, specifications, and other available resources.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also completing assigned tasks independently.
• Willingness to learn industrial maintenance practices, mechanical systems, equipment reliability, and precision maintenance techniques.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork in an active industrial environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely around industrial equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance crews, reliability personnel, engineers, operations personnel, and other plant team members.
• Commitment to following all Company safety policies, procedures, and applicable MSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship, mechanical, maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience with computer-aided design software is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM is preferred but not required.
• Interest in industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment inspections, lubrication routes, oil sampling, and other assigned preventative and reliability maintenance activities.
• Accurately document and communicate inspection findings, equipment conditions, and reliability data.
• Assist with equipment condition measurements using tools and technologies such as ultrasound and laser alignment equipment.
• Work alongside maintenance personnel to support the use of precision maintenance procedures and established equipment standards.
• Assist with organizing technical documentation and providing maintenance crews with drawings, equipment specifications, required clearances, torque values, equipment identification, and other technical information.
• Participate in planning and preparing maintenance work to support safe and efficient job execution.
• Create and update CAD drawings as needed using existing sketches, field measurements, or reverse engineering of parts and equipment.
• Research equipment manuals, drawings, specifications, and other technical resources needed to support maintenance activities.
• Assist the reliability team with troubleshooting equipment failures using available documentation, manuals, equipment history, and precision maintenance information.
• Support development of the weekly maintenance plan by reviewing required parts and materials, visiting job sites before work is scheduled, identifying potential issues, and researching technical specifications.
• Assist with identifying required replacement parts and maintaining accurate part information within the stockroom system.
• Support maintenance crews with fieldwork as needed and help provide the technical documentation and precision maintenance information necessary to complete assigned work.
• Assist with the organization, storage, and identification of specialized tools used to maintain plant equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance, reliability, engineering, operations, and stockroom personnel to support assigned projects and maintenance activities.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
• Follow all Company and plant safety policies, rules, and procedures, as well as applicable MSHA regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern