Intern Technician - Power Systems

Ziegler•Shakopee, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ziegler’s internship program provides students hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing equipment while learning from senior technicians. Through scholarship opportunities and paid internships, interns develop practical mechanical skills with guidance from experienced technicians. The Intern Technician assists with troubleshooting and repairing heavy diesel engines and construction or agricultural equipment in a shop environment. The role also involves learning to respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to help ensure maximum value for work performed. The position is safety-sensitive and requires a pre-employment drug test. Work may take place indoors and/or outdoors, and noise may be loud at times. Ziegler describes its workplace as safe, clean, and friendly and offers tools for career development, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a two-year degree program in diesel engine mechanics, construction and/or agricultural equipment mechanics, or a related field of study.
Maintain good grades.
Receive positive recommendations from instructors.
Have a positive attitude and desire to work as a team player.
Own a mechanic tool set.
Be able to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Pass a pre-employment drug test because the position is safety-sensitive.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds and lifting or carrying up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist senior-level technicians with troubleshooting and repairing heavy diesel engines and construction or agricultural equipment.
Learn to respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner.
Help maintain a safe and clean work environment.