Summer Intern - Controls Engineer
About The Position
Tru Vue Inc. is hiring interns for its Summer 2027, 12-week program, running May through August, at locations in Cincinnati, Ohio; Faribault, Minnesota; and Louisville, Kentucky. The internship offers hands-on lab and production experience, mentorship from industry experts, and the opportunity to contribute to product development. Interns work closely with engineering and production teams and spend significant time on the manufacturing floor. The structured, project-based program supports growth in technical skills, technology and systems knowledge, business acumen, and professional development. Interns receive regular coaching and feedback, can participate in leadership activities and presentations, connect with the leadership team, and gain exposure to other Apogee locations and business units. Interns also collaborate on projects and participate in community events and social activities. The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment develops and manufactures high-performance coated materials for applications including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring. Its brands provide specialized coatings including anti-reflective, conservation-grade, electrostatic-dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion-resistant coatings.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of the internship.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Interest in manufacturing and hands-on engineering work.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the production floor.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside quality, engineering, and production teams on real projects.
- Spend time on the manufacturing floor learning processes, equipment, and operations.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
- Collect and analyze production data.
- Support process improvement, equipment, tooling, and layout projects.
- Assist with time studies, process documentation, and work instructions.
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Help implement engineering solutions and see projects through to completion.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Incentive plans.
- 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time).
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness Program.
- Training and Career Progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
