Facilities INTERNSHIP - Asset Management & Operations

Neogen Corporation•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Intern – Asset Management & Operations will support Neogen’s Facilities Leadership team in creating a digital asset management system for Building #1 using Eptura, Neogen’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The internship provides hands-on experience in facilities management, equipment reliability, and digital asset management, with work intended to improve operational efficiency and establish processes that could be adopted across Neogen locations. The intern will organize and standardize equipment records and hierarchies; digitize and link technical documentation; develop digital equipment profiles, preventive maintenance plans, and spare-parts Bills of Materials; and help create consistent data-entry procedures and onboarding templates. The role also includes tracking project progress, collaborating with Facilities Leadership, supporting technician training, and presenting accomplishments, metrics, and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship. This is an onsite summer internship in Lansing, Michigan, running from mid-May through the end of August. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field. The position offers practical exposure to facilities operations, maintenance planning, equipment documentation, and enterprise-level facilities strategies.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field.
Pursuing a degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar data-management tools.
Foundational ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, or equipment documentation.
General familiarity with database navigation, data organization, and digital recordkeeping.
Interest in equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and computerized maintenance management systems.
Willingness to learn new software, technical processes, and facilities management practices.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Adaptability, accountability, and willingness to take ownership of meaningful work.

Nice To Haves

Relevant coursework in Facilities Systems, Technical Drafting, Operations Management, or Asset Management.

Responsibilities

Review, organize, and standardize Building #1 equipment hierarchies in Eptura in partnership with Facilities Leadership.
Organize, index, and digitize equipment manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, and other technical documents.
Create detailed digital records for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems, incorporating manufacturer specifications and equipment information.
Translate OEM recommendations into preventive maintenance checklists and digital work plans.
Develop equipment-specific Bills of Materials in Eptura to support maintenance planning, inventory visibility, and servicing.
Link manuals, drawings, maintenance procedures, and spare-parts information to equipment records for access from mobile devices and desktops.
Help establish consistent asset-documentation and data-entry procedures.
Develop standardized processes and onboarding templates for possible implementation at other Neogen locations.
Track project milestones and completion metrics, and share updates and recommendations with Facilities Leadership.
Support training maintenance technicians to locate equipment records, technical documentation, and preventive maintenance plans in Eptura.
Present internship accomplishments, a live Eptura demonstration, project metrics, and recommendations to the Facilities Leadership team.