Mechanical Technician - Full Time Internship

LotusWorks•Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

LotusWorks is an engineering services provider supporting commissioning, construction services, calibration, operations, and maintenance in global manufacturing facilities. The company operates across EMEA and North America and partners with manufacturers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical and biologics, medical device, and data center sectors. LotusWorks describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive, with a people-first approach. This full-time internship offers soon-to-be and recent graduates the opportunity to gain practical experience alongside experienced engineering and technical professionals. The intern supports the Mechanical Maintenance and Operations team in maintaining and operating facility systems, including HVAC, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, chillers, and process utilities, under the direction of senior technicians. The role includes supervised maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, documentation, safety participation, and training to build core mechanical competency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn advanced maintenance techniques.
Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions in a team environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical facility.
Proof of education, licenses, or certifications is required where applicable.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, facilities operations, or utility systems preferred.
Familiarity with HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, pumps, valves, and process utility systems.
Basic understanding of CMMS tools such as Maximo or similar.
Knowledge of safety procedures, including LOTO, confined space entry, and chemical handling; training is provided.
Technical certificate, associate’s degree, or training in Mechanical, HVAC, or Industrial Maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Mechanical Maintenance and Operations team with facility systems, including HVAC, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, chillers, and process utilities, under senior technicians’ direction.
Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance activities according to established job plans and safety procedures.
Participate in daily rounds and readings, visually inspecting equipment for vibration, leaks, temperature changes, unusual noise, and wear.
Learn and apply alignment, torqueing, and mechanical assembly and disassembly techniques under supervision.
Support lubrication, oil sampling, filter replacement, and seal inspections, and learn related documentation and preventive maintenance practices.
Observe and assist with pump, valve, and piping maintenance, including gasket replacement, leak checks, and mechanical seal inspections.
Participate in equipment startup and shutdown procedures and learn system interdependencies and safe design limits.
Assist with HVAC maintenance, including air handler filter changes, belt inspections, fan checks, and coil cleaning.
Learn and support monitoring of chilled water, compressed air, and process cooling water systems, recording temperatures, pressures, and flow readings.
Support technicians with mechanical troubleshooting, abnormal-system identification, and diagnostic checks under guidance.
Participate in equipment overhauls and rebuilds, gaining exposure to teardown, inspection, and reassembly.
Learn to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment schematics.
Document work activities, readings, and maintenance notes in a computerized maintenance management system such as Maximo.
Support spare-parts inventory and tool management, ensuring materials are labeled, stored, and available.
Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses, and learn site-specific safety protocols such as LOTO, confined space, and chemical safety.
Maintain clean and organized work areas and meet housekeeping standards after maintenance and inspections.
Learn fundamentals of system balancing, flow control, and pressure management in building and process utility systems.
Assist with system performance verification and equipment testing, collecting operational data for engineering or reliability analysis.
Observe senior technicians during root-cause investigations or taskforce activities and learn structured troubleshooting and reporting methods.
Support development and updating of mechanical job plans, checklists, and maintenance documentation under supervision.
Ask questions, engage with mentors, and actively seek to understand system functionality and maintenance reasoning.
Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and immediately report unsafe conditions, leaks, or equipment abnormalities.
Participate in intern training and mentorship sessions and complete assigned learning modules and field demonstrations.
Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and teamwork consistent with LotusWorks’ Safety, Quality, and Reliability culture.
Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned in the role.