Intern - Maintenance/Engineer
Tenneco•Blacksburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Maintenance/Engineering Intern will support the Blacksburg facility by assisting with equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on experience working alongside Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field
- Strong interest in manufacturing equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a hands-on, team-oriented environment
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting mindset
- Attention to detail
- Initiative and willingness to learn
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Safety-focused mindset
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders, and work around machinery
- Ability to use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, or PLCs is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability
- Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems on the production floor
- Help analyze downtime data and identify root causes of equipment failures
- Participate in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives focused on reducing breakdowns and increasing uptime
- Assist in developing and updating maintenance SOPs and work instructions
- Support equipment inspections, audits, and PM compliance tracking
- Work with Maintenance and Engineering teams on equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications
- Assist in tracking and organizing spare parts inventory and critical components
- Participate in safety initiatives, including LOTO procedures and safe work practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and EHS teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
