Internship - Engineering & Maintenance

About this Position

We are looking for a proactive and motivated intern to join our Engineering and Maintenance team at our manufacturing facility. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in equipment maintenance, engineering projects, and process optimization. The internship focuses on supporting the reliability of plant operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and digital transformation in a fast-paced industrial environment.

What you´ll do

Support Maintenance Leadership and Asset Reliability:

• Assist in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Use data from the Maintenance Management System to monitor equipment performance and suggest optimizations.
• Support maintenance schedules for planned and unplanned repairs, collaborating with technicians to minimize downtime.

Digital Transformation in Engineering and Maintenance:

• Contribute to the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT sensors, predictive analytics, and digital twins for maintenance and equipment monitoring.
• Collaborate on integrating new digital tools and software into maintenance workflows, enhancing real-time decision-making.
• Assist in the rollout and training of staff on digital platforms, ensuring smooth adoption and utilization.

Engineering and Technical Assistance:

• Participate in plant modifications, upgrades, and new installations, incorporating digital solutions for enhanced system performance.
• Assist in root cause analysis for equipment failures and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Work with the team on infrastructure improvement projects to support continuous production excellence.

Capital Investment and Project Management:

• Collaborate on site capital investment projects, contributing to project planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Assist in evaluating project feasibility, ensuring alignment with long-term operational and strategic goals.
• Support compliance with project management standards, emphasizing safety and environmental considerations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with production, safety, quality, and other departments to align maintenance and engineering activities with operational needs.
• Support the coordination of activities to ensure plant schedules and quality standards are met.
• Assist in aligning local maintenance and engineering practices with global and regional strategies.

Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation:

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
• Assist in implementing Industry 4.0 technologies for predictive maintenance and process optimization.
• Contribute to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability projects, focusing on innovative solutions for reducing waste and improving equipment performance.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance:

• Support compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations in all engineering and maintenance activities.
• Assist in risk assessments and the implementation of safety management systems.
• Promote a culture of safety by participating in safety audits and initiatives.

What makes you a good fit

• Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Available to start August-September 2026 for a duration of 5-6 months.
• Familiarity with maintenance practices, CMMS systems, and root cause analysis is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and digitalization in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in engineering and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Aptitude for digital tools and data-driven decision-making.
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