Technical Writing Intern

Carpenter Technology • Reading, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Technology is seeking a Summer 2027 Technical Writing Intern for its Technical Skills Training business unit in Reading, Pennsylvania. The intern will support a dynamic team that develops, distributes, and facilitates training programs across Carpenter, provides quality documentation and audit support, and partners with the Safety Department on employee training related to company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on creating and editing mill documentation, including safe standard work practices, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and lockout documents. The intern will also upload documents for approval and transfer Lotus Notes documents into Word format for upload to SharePoint. Through this work, the intern will help ensure that the mill has the documentation needed to operate safely and efficiently.

This internship offers opportunities to build adaptability, problem-solving, active-learning, communication, and collaboration skills while working with multiple departments and teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position is on-site in Reading, PA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders because of Carpenter’s government contracts.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Willing and able to work on-site at the Reading, PA location.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder due to Carpenter’s government contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated.
• A team player.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit safe standard work practices (SSWPs).
• Create and edit standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Edit lockout documents.
• Upload created documents for approval.
• Transfer Lotus Notes documents into Word format and upload them to SharePoint.
• Work with multiple departments and teams on the manufacturing floor.
• Track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects.
• Assess safety in the manufacturing environment, recommend solutions or next steps, and identify best practices.
• Create effective verbal and written communications and organize and present results to audiences throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Eligible interns commuting from more than 50 miles one-way may receive a one-time $2,400 excessive commute allowance, less applicable taxes.
• Eligible interns temporarily relocating from more than 50 miles one-way may receive a one-time $4,800 housing allowance, less applicable taxes.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

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