Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Valmont Industries, Inc.•Valley, NE

28d•Onsite

About The Position

At Valmont, we believe a career here is a career with a future! As a global leader in infrastructure and agriculture solutions, we design and build the products that connect and sustain the world. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our Infrastructure Division. In this role, you’ll be an active participant in contributing to the goals of the Manufacturing Engineering team while learning best practices from some of the finest engineers in the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience, exposure to cross-functional collaboration, and valuable insight into real-world manufacturing challenges that make a global impact. Valmont’s internship program is designed to empower emerging professionals by offering meaningful work, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and subject matter experts across a variety of disciplines while building technical and professional skills that will serve you throughout your career.

Requirements

Rising junior or senior currently pursuing a degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
CAD skills, including design applications, and an ability to convert drawings to 3D models
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
Ability to convert drawings to 3D models

Nice To Haves

Highly qualified candidates will possess a GPA of 3.0+

Responsibilities

Actively participate in improving design criteria, analysis methods, and drafting procedures, and assist in developing new methods and processes
Collaborate with team members from Manufacturing, Procurement, Service, Quality Assurance, and Engineering Services to understand the full product development process and assist in troubleshooting design and manufacturing challenges
Work with all levels of manufacturing, including maintenance, operators, supervisors, managers, and safety teams, to gain exposure to the entire production environment
Drive and support engineering solutions to resolve manufacturing issues such as safety hazards, machine breakdowns, capacity constraints, quality concerns, material handling, and process improvements
Provide assistance in resolving product and machine problems and identifying opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements
Recommend and coordinate tests to validate theoretical designs when necessary
Participate in hands-on learning experiences through project work, leadership development, job shadowing, and interaction with senior leadership
Present findings and recommendations to business leaders in both individual and group project formats

Benefits

Paid internship with meaningful, career-related work experience
Tuition assistance and other benefits are available based on hours worked
Full-time and flexible during the summer, part-time during the academic year, with potential for a full-time position post-graduation.
A supportive culture focused on learning and growth
Opportunities to collaborate with intern peers and company leaders
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more