Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern
About The Position
Do you take pride in doing things right the first time? Looking for a stable job with room to grow? Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you! Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern– Ayer, MA Join a Legacy. Build the Future Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering student to join our team this summer. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment. Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do We Are Family – We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family. Own It – We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges. Job Well Done – We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work. Customer Focused – We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed. Authenticity at Our Core – We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Interest in manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation, maintenance, or process improvement.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and/or interest in electrical systems and controls.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to organize information clearly and accurately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to manufacturing equipment, robotics, automation, PLCs, sensors, motors, conveyors, or pneumatics through coursework, labs, co-ops, or projects.
- Familiarity with reading basic engineering drawings, schematics, or technical documents.
- Experience with CAD or technical documentation tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers, maintenance technicians, and operators to understand machine equipment, workflows, and operating challenges.
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and packaging equipment issues on the plant floor.
- Observe machinery in operation and help identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and standardization.
- Support the development, revision, and standardization of work instructions, SOPs, setup guides, and troubleshooting documents.
- Help ensure documentation reflects actual machine conditions, operating practices, and best-known methods.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing equipment performance, downtime, and process data.
- Participate in process improvement and equipment reliability projects.
- Support equipment testing, trials, and validation activities as needed.
- Contribute to root cause problem solving and corrective action follow-up.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and project reviews.
Benefits
- Be part of a company that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
- Work in a culture that blends tradition with innovation
- Make a real impact in a company that’s committed to sustainability and quality.
- We offer competitive pay and benefits.
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Career Level
Intern
