Project Engineering Intern

The AZEK Company•Wilmington, OH

2d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Project Engineering Intern develops practical engineering skills through hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, supporting capital, maintenance, and process-improvement projects. The intern gains exposure to engineering design, documentation, commissioning, and plant operations while developing proficiency in AutoCAD, engineering drawings, data analysis, and process-equipment fundamentals. Working with operators, technicians, engineers, vendors, and leadership, the intern applies engineering principles to real-world challenges, supports equipment reliability and operational performance, and leads at least one improvement initiative or workstream from concept through implementation. The role combines office and plant-floor experience and provides exposure to industrial systems, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029 (rising junior or rising senior).
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Available to work full-time for 12 weeks during summer 2027.
Reliable transportation to and from the work location.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with plant operators through senior leadership.
Ability to work 50% at a desk and 50% on the plant floor.
Basic proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
Strong Excel skills; formulas, lookups, and pivot tables preferred.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and equipment manuals.
Solid technical writing skills for SOPs and documentation.
Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn industrial systems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with scoping, planning, and executing engineering tasks within capital and continuous-improvement projects.
Support commissioning, equipment startups, trial runs, and data collection.
Participate in PSSR walk-throughs, design reviews, vendor meetings, and project standups.
Create and update SOPs, commissioning checklists, acceptance criteria, equipment lists, and technical reports.
Review and mark up engineering drawings, including AutoCAD drawings, P&IDs, layouts, and electrical schematics.
Maintain organized project files, trackers, and documentation libraries.
Observe equipment operation, verify field conditions, and gather feedback from operators and maintenance staff.
Support troubleshooting by documenting findings, capturing photos, and relaying information to engineers.
Follow PPE guidelines and comply with EHS&S requirements.
Compare vendor quotes, collect specifications, and prepare technical summaries.
Document meetings, track action items, and support communication between engineering and external partners.
Assist with scheduling site visits and monitoring installation progress.
Collect and log process data during trials, startups, and testing.
Build and maintain Excel-based trackers for timelines, equipment lists, action items, and project metrics.
Support investigations by organizing data and observations.
Communicate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, EHS&S, R&D, and contractors.
Provide clear, concise updates tailored to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
Surface issues early and help maintain project momentum.
Lead at least one improvement initiative or workstream from concept through implementation.