Facilities & Engineering Intern

MANN+HUMMEL•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Facilities & Engineering Intern supports Engineering, Facilities, and Workplace Operations activities across the organization. This position provides hands-on experience in engineering data administration, maintenance planning support, work order management, field assessments, and Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) administration. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Architecture, Engineering, Facility Management, Maintenance Planning, Procurement, Construction Management, or a related discipline and is interested in developing practical experience in facilities and engineering operations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree program in one of the following areas: Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering (including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or a related discipline), Facility Management, Construction Management, Maintenance Planning, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to manage and analyze data accurately and with strong attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with facilities management, maintenance operations, or engineering processes.
Experience with IWMS, CMMS, ERP, or work-order management systems.
Knowledge of data-management and reporting tools.
Experience conducting site surveys, asset inventories, or facility assessments.
Understanding of maintenance-planning and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Maintain, update, and validate engineering, asset, and facilities-related data.
Support data-quality reviews and help ensure accuracy across systems.
Assist with organizing equipment records, drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance-tracking metrics.
Participate in facility inspections and site walkthroughs.
Collect and verify building, space, equipment, and infrastructure data.
Document observations, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Support facility-condition assessments and asset-inventory activities.
Collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to collect operational requirements.
Assist with documenting facility, maintenance, and system-related processes.
Support continuous-improvement initiatives through data collection and stakeholder engagement.
Gather data from various internal systems and sources.
Clean, organize, validate, and analyze datasets.
Develop spreadsheets, reports, and presentations to support decision-making.
Identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Support the creation, tracking, and closure of maintenance work orders.
Monitor work-order progress and help ensure documentation remains accurate and complete.
Assist with preventive-maintenance scheduling and tracking.
Coordinate with service providers and internal stakeholders as needed.
Provide administrative support for the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and/or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Enter, update, and maintain asset, maintenance, and space-management data.
Support system testing, user support, reporting, and process documentation.
Assist with system enhancements and data-migration projects.

Benefits

Practical experience in engineering and facilities operations.
Exposure to maintenance planning, asset management, and workplace-management systems.
Opportunities to contribute to real-world projects that affect operational performance.
Development of analytical, technical, and project-coordination skills in a professional environment.

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