Engineering Co-op Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Byesville, OH

7d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support plant operations by assisting with process improvements, tooling and fixture design, and manufacturing engineering projects that enhance safety, quality, and productivity. The role works hands-on with manufacturing and engineering teams to solve production challenges, support Lean initiatives, and help develop efficient manufacturing processes. Interns may gain exposure to machine design and fabrication, industrial engineering studies, plant layouts, workstation design, process documentation, statistical analysis, and equipment validation. The position offers experience in a manufacturing environment and opportunities to collaborate across departments, participate in continuous improvement efforts, and learn about manufacturing processes and fuel system products.

Interns work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. Internship positions may be located at various DTNA locations across the United States. Interns in this role may have an opportunity to transition into a full-time position, subject to manager evaluations and business availability. This position is onsite in Byesville, Ohio. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program or higher, or graduated within one year of the position start date.
• Must be part of a Co-op Internship program through the applicant’s current college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Ability to read and create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and NX.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located at the time of application; the position is not open to visa sponsorship or existing visa holders.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD design, tooling, fixture, and workstation development.
• Familiarity with process documentation, including work instructions, routings, and bills of materials (BOMs).

Responsibilities

• Draft and design tooling, fixtures, and workstations to support manufacturing needs and process improvements.
• Conduct industrial engineering activities, including time studies, plant layouts, ergonomic assessments, and workstation development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, vendors, and leadership on product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and process enhancements.
• Analyze production issues using problem-solving techniques and develop practical solutions for implementation.
• Support plant layout, equipment verification, precision machining, and gauging engineering activities.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including routings, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
• Perform Gage R&R studies, machine qualifications, and statistical analysis to support quality and process performance.
• Develop understanding of manufacturing processes and fuel system products through hands-on collaboration with production teams.
• Participate in Lean activities, workshops, and process enhancement projects supporting innovation, machine design, fabrication, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve plant objectives and promote safety, operational excellence, and innovative problem-solving.
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs.

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews and mock interviews.
• Housing and transportation stipend.
• Employee resource groups.
• Event ticket offering based on corporate availability.
• Company social events.

What This Job Offers

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