Paint Engineering Intern - Summer - Canton, MS

Location(s):
Canton, MS

Job Schedule:

Full-time, 12-week program Degree Level: Junior or Senior Preferred Degree:
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field Sponsorship:
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Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation We are currently looking for a Paint Engineering Summer Intern to join our team in Canton, MS. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to work with a highly driven engineering team responsible for planning, implementing, and supporting paint automation projects within a manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience working on automation equipment installations and large-scale projects that support vehicle production and operational excellence.

• Support project planning activities for paint automation equipment installations.
• Assist with the implementation of automation projects during the summer shutdown period.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, and supplier teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, schedules, and progress updates.
• Provide hands‑on support during equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities.

• Required:
  
  Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
• Students entering their Junior, Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Ability to develop and manage project timelines and coordinate activities across stakeholders.
• Hands‑on mindset with the willingness to support equipment installation and implementation activities.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
• Ability to perform work onsite at Canton, MS.

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We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

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