Engineering Intern
About The Position
Johns Manville is seeking an Engineering Intern for its Defiance, Ohio plant as part of the 2027 Summer Intern Program. The intern will focus on process improvement and work alongside engineering professionals and plant leadership on hands-on activities, including PLC troubleshooting and programming, project engineering, and maintenance engineering. Candidates must live within a 200-mile radius of Defiance, Ohio. The internship provides hands-on engineering and business experience through challenging assignments, meaningful projects, and opportunities to learn about JM’s history and values. Interns may also take part in development activities and volunteer opportunities. At the end of the summer, interns present their work to senior management at the company’s corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The role is intended for an engineering student available to start in the middle to end of May and work full time until the first week of August. The listed annualized base salary range is $41,600 to $52,600; pay within the range varies based on relevant experience, skills, education, and other factors.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; electrical engineering is preferred, and other engineering degrees will be considered.
- Completed at least sophomore year of undergraduate coursework and plan to be enrolled in fall classes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Available to start in the middle to end of May and work full time until the first week of August for the 2027 summer internship.
- Must live within a 200-mile radius of Defiance, Ohio.
- Must be physically able to perform essential job functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- At least a 3.0 GPA at an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Basic understanding of production processes.
- Strategic and creative thinking.
- CAD experience.
- Electrical engineering background; chemical engineering candidates interested in process experience are also of interest.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering services for manufacturing enhancements in problem areas and recommend a course of action.
- Provide engineering services for more complex problems under the direct guidance of higher-level engineering personnel.
- Take an active part in the execution of projects.
- Assist senior engineers with technical service initiatives, including sampling, analysis, and recommendations.
- Develop and integrate product and process documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Provide project status updates and reports as required.
- Participate in hands-on activities such as PLC troubleshooting and programming, project engineering, and maintenance engineering.
- Present internship work to senior management at the conclusion of the summer.
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Wellness program
- Critical illness insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave for eligible employees
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Basic life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel accident coverage
- Supplemental life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Health spending account
- Traditional flexible spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and certain graduate programs
- Community service events, social outings, and intern seminars
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
