Projects Technician Intern

DECIEM • Whitman, PA

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About The Position

The Estée Lauder Companies is recruiting a Projects Technician Intern for a 13-month placement in the Projects department at Whitman Laboratories. The site manufactures around a fifth of Estée Lauder’s global sales output. Working with an experienced team and other Project Engineers, the intern will provide project-management expertise and technical support for plant- and facility-related capital projects, following individual projects from conception to completion and helping manage financial, quality, and timeline controls.

Requirements

• Currently studying toward an undergraduate Engineering degree or related subject and on track to achieve a 2:1 standard or higher.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of data accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• A Chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities and reassess them in response to changing project needs.
• Liaise with machine suppliers, Assembly management, and Planning departments on the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Support the Projects team in implementing and introducing new equipment into production, ensuring Health and Safety requirements are followed during installation and commissioning.
• Work independently on individual projects and as part of the Project team on group projects.
• Contribute to selecting and ordering new major production and process equipment, maintaining standards and considering practical installation implications.
• Provide input for proposed projects by identifying and evaluating costs, organisational impact, layout options, potential savings, and applicable legal requirements.
• Plan, negotiate, and implement schedules for major projects with affected internal departments and external contractors.
• Prepare Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Insurance Documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern