Engineering Intern

Leer • New Lisbon, WI

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About The Position

Leer, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Intern to work alongside engineering and manufacturing teams on projects supporting products, processes, quality, safety, and operations. The internship offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and exposure to how engineering decisions move from an idea to the production floor. Leer’s engineering organization includes project engineering, manufacturing process engineering, engineering technology, design, manufacturing engineering, safety, and quality.

The intern may support engineering projects, collaborate with engineers and production team members to identify and implement solutions, analyze manufacturing data, assist with designs and engineering documentation, and participate in testing, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. The role includes time on the production floor and collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other business areas. Interns take ownership of project work and share results and recommendations with the team.

The internship provides opportunities to work on projects with business impact, learn from experienced engineers and operations leaders, develop technical and professional skills, present completed work, and gain exposure to other businesses and engineering professionals across Leer’s broader organization. The position is intended for a curious, motivated student who wants to apply classroom learning in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

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.
• Comfortable 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 is a plus.
• 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 day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with team members across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other areas of the business.
• Take ownership of meaningful project work and share results and recommendations with the team.
• Present work and demonstrate accomplishments during the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed