Mechanical Engineer, EIT

EMR Metal Recycling•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EMR is a leading global metal recycling company with a long history. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive workplace where employees' ideas and contributions are valued. Our mission is to provide efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing environmental impact, recycling ten million tons of material annually across a wide variety of metals. EMR offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, and an employee assistance program. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern to support our engineering and maintenance teams. This role provides hands-on experience in project management, maintenance planning, and reliability analysis within an industrial or manufacturing environment. The intern will contribute to small-scale projects, assist in coordinating maintenance activities, and work within our CMMS platform, MaintainX, to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance principles, and engineering fundamentals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, or similar) is preferred.
Interest or experience in project management concepts is a plus.
Exposure to CMMS platforms (e.g., MaintainX, SAP PM, or similar).
Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts such as MTBF, MTTR, and root cause analysis.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Responsibilities

Support project management activities for small engineering and maintenance projects, including planning, scheduling, tracking progress, and documentation.
Assist in developing and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance plans to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
Work within the MaintainX CMMS system to create, update, and manage work orders, asset records, and maintenance schedules.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, maintenance) to ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment performance, downtime, and maintenance effectiveness.
Analyze downtime and reliability data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare reports and visualizations to communicate findings and support data-driven decision-making.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance procedures, project updates, and analysis results.