2027 PJWS Summer Engineering Intern Academy

P.J. Wallbank Springs•Port Huron, MI

72d•Onsite

About The Position

PJ Wallbank Springs is seeking graduating high school seniors or undergraduate college engineering students for their 2027 Summer Engineering Intern Academy. This program is designed to provide hands-on experience in various engineering fields such as Product Design, Equipment Design, Process Engineering, and Industrial Engineering. Unlike typical internships, this 'academy' focuses on developing future leaders by offering one-on-one coaching, feedback from team members, and interactive learning sessions. Interns will work on real engineering problems with a direct impact on the business, fostering skills in problem-solving, systems thinking, and abstract reasoning. The program emphasizes a culture of curiosity, reflection, and ownership, aiming to accelerate the interns' growth and capabilities beyond their peers.

Requirements

Pursuing a college engineering degree (mechanical or manufacturing preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to apply physics, math, and logic.
A natural curiosity and genuine desire to learn quickly
Comfort working with ambiguity and asking clarifying questions
Willingness to accept coaching and strive for excellence
Respect and eagerness to collaborate with others
Alignment with our values: Hungry to learn, be challenged, and pursue better; Humble by showing up eager to learn, listen, and be coached; Smart by being capable in what you do and how you work with others

Nice To Haves

Tinkered with robotics, machining, woodworking, coding, CAD
Understand automotive and manufacturing fundamentals

Responsibilities

Collaborate across departments to solve engineering challenges with no clear answer, such as reducing downtime, improving quality, or increasing throughput
Own projects where you'll need to weigh tradeoffs, think in systems, and use abstract reasoning to understand the core problem
Reflect on your learning, present takeaways to peers and leaders, and apply what you learn in real-time
Take on various types of projects within engineering so that you have opportunities for wide growth and learning, ranging from product design to quality, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering
Build problem-solving and communication skills through design, analysis, process improvement, and applied technical work
Accelerate your growth through coaching with your assigned mentors
Contribute to a culture that strives to be a net creator of leaders and takes a genuine interest in helping you succeed