Engineering Intern

Carlisle Construction Materials•Lake City, FL

About The Position

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Engineering Intern to support maintenance and reliability initiatives at our Lake City facility. This role provides hands-on experience working with mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance (PM) programs, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will gain exposure to real-world industrial operations while contributing to the development and optimization of maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Completed coursework in: Engineering fundamentals (mechanical or electrical), Technical writing or documentation, Maintenance or reliability concepts (preferred but not required)
Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., motors, pumps, conveyors, sensors).
Ability to extract maintenance requirements from technical documentation.
Capable of identifying critical components based on risk and operational impact.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Familiarity with SAP CMMS or similar maintenance management systems.
Strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and completeness in technical documentation.
Ability to validate information across multiple sources (manuals, BOMs, system data).
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gather information from technical stakeholders.
Ability to write clear, structured, and concise maintenance instructions.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
Experience reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Interest in Lean manufacturing, TPM, or industrial optimization.

Responsibilities

Review OEM manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to understand equipment functionality.
Extract and develop preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and recommended service intervals from technical documentation.
Identify critical equipment components based on function, failure impact, and downtime risk.
Create and maintain detailed PM task lists and spare parts inventories using Excel and Word.
Support updates within SAP CMMS systems to ensure accurate maintenance records and asset data.
Cross-check manuals and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to validate PM procedures and spare parts accuracy.
Partner with maintenance technicians, OEM representatives, and maintenance leadership to clarify technical details when documentation is incomplete.
Translate technical information into clear, concise, and actionable maintenance procedures.
Assist with initiatives related to reliability, Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and overall equipment effectiveness.
Contribute to process improvements focused on reducing downtime and improving asset performance.