Engineering Intern

Leer Inc. • New Lisbon, WI

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About The Position

The Engineering Intern works alongside Leer, Inc.’s engineering and manufacturing teams on projects supporting products, processes, quality, safety, and operations. The role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and exposure to how engineering decisions move from concept to the production floor. The engineering organization spans project engineering, manufacturing process engineering, engineering technology, design, manufacturing engineering, safety, and quality.

The intern may contribute to process, equipment, product quality, safety, or efficiency improvements; work with engineers and production team members to identify problems and implement solutions; analyze manufacturing data; assist with designs, drawings, layouts, documentation, and engineering changes; participate in testing and troubleshooting; and learn how products are built on the production floor. The intern will collaborate across business areas, take ownership of project work, and share results and recommendations.

This is a summer internship intended for a student pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or a related area. Prior manufacturing experience is not required. The intern will work on projects with business impact, learn from experienced engineering and operations colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, present their work, and gain exposure to other businesses and engineering professionals across the broader organization.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Interest in manufacturing, product design, process improvement, or hands-on engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Comfort working both at a desk and in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and learn quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD software, Microsoft Excel, or other engineering tools.
• Prior manufacturing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects focused on improving manufacturing processes, equipment, product quality, safety, or efficiency.
• Work with engineers and production team members to identify problems, evaluate solutions, and implement improvements.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Assist with product designs, drawings, layouts, documentation, and engineering changes.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Spend time on the production floor learning how products are built and how engineering supports daily operations.
• Collaborate with team members across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other business areas.
• Take ownership of project work and share results and recommendations with the team.
• Present internship work and demonstrate accomplishments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree