Internship - Engineering Asset Management

APM Terminals • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

APM Terminals, part of Maersk, is a global leader in container shipping and ports. APM Terminals Los Angeles is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere. We are a people’s business, where diversity of thought, skills, and experiences of our over 20,000 employees bring to work every day is what makes a positive difference – we call it APM Terminals Way of Working which drives us through a never-ending cycle of change and improvement, fueled by exceptional and engaged people. APM Terminals Los Angeles is moving towards a terminal automation footprint, and our internship program is designed to enhance a students’ work experience both technically and personally – ready for the challenge? Join us! At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. Gain practical exposure to maintenance management, equipment reliability, and engineering support activities. Learn from experienced mechanics, storekeepers, and cross-functional operational teams. Participate in automation, system integration, continuous improvement, and safety initiatives. Develop technical and professional skills through hands-on experience in a large-scale port environment.

Requirements

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset, curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program with a STEM focus, preferably Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Interest in engineering, maintenance, equipment reliability, and troubleshooting.
• Programming knowledge and proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions in a dynamic operational environment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge or experience in control systems, robotics, maintenance, mechanical systems, or electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and engineering teams while developing a practical understanding of terminal equipment and asset management processes.
• Assist with maintenance management activities and initiatives that improve equipment and system performance.
• Support preventive maintenance processes, equipment inspections, troubleshooting activities, and safety practices.
• Help review and improve routine maintenance and repair checklists.
• Assist with data entry, maintenance shift reports, equipment records, and maintenance software updates.
• Gain basic mechanical, electrical, and automation principles while supporting daily operations.
• Participate in equipment troubleshooting efforts and help identify opportunities to reduce repetitive breakdowns and improve reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, safety initiatives, and other assigned learning projects.

Benefits

• What We Can Offer At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel.
• Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work.
• Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.
• Gain practical exposure to maintenance management, equipment reliability, and engineering support activities.
• Learn from experienced mechanics, storekeepers, and cross-functional operational teams.
• Participate in automation, system integration, continuous improvement, and safety initiatives.
• Develop technical and professional skills through hands-on experience in a large-scale port environment.
• This position is hourly, non-exempt, and is intended to provide valuable training and work experience for students pursuing academic studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern