INTERN MECHANICAL ENGINEER JOB

Alpek Polyester Uk LTD • Gaston, SC

43d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking motivated students to join our Summer Intern Program! As an Alpek Polyester USA Intern, you'll be making an impact on the world with one of the largest leading global producers of sustainable PET materials while putting your learning into practice through collaborative team and project opportunities that offer innovative solutions to our customers and real-world hands-on experience to kickstart your career.

As a
Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the engineering and reliability efforts at the CA - Columbia site. Your attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills will be utilized to troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, provide engineering project support, and improve the mechanical integrity/Reliability for the CA - Columbia site. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand experience and exposure to large scale plastics manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance as well as reliability improvements to production equipment.

Requirements

• Full time enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program from an accredited college/university
• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
• Availability to work full time (40 hours/ week) for the 3-month duration of intern assignment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to make good judgment decisions
• Willing and able to take initiative
• Self-motivated
• Professional level of integrity
• Team-oriented
• Good problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude and/or hands on experience desirable
• Follow safety procedures for the site
• Ability to lift up to 40lb

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude and/or hands on experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day technical functions that directly support the Engineering & Reliability team.
• Engineering evaluations of equipment (Pressure vessels, piping, pumps, etc.).
• Create and refine out-of-the-box solutions to recurring problems.
• Develop and support Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Apply engineering expertise to operations issues utilizing ASME standards
• Complete special projects and assignments as directed.

What This Job Offers

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