Maintenance Engineering Intern - Summer - Canton, MS

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Engineering Intern to join our team in Canton, MS.

The Trim and Chassis Maintenance Engineering team consists of five experienced and highly technical engineers responsible for equipment reliability, new model support, and continuous improvement activities within Trim and Chassis operations.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, engineering projects, and reliability initiatives while working alongside industry professionals in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

• Support equipment reliability initiatives to improve manufacturing performance, uptime, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with equipment installation and commissioning projects within Trim and Chassis operations.
• Analyze maintenance and production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in strategic planning activities related to equipment performance and future manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and engineering documentation to communicate project findings and recommendations.

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in equipment reliability, maintenance engineering, and manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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 in Canton, MS.

• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and preventive maintenance concepts.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, automation systems, or industrial processes.
• Experience analyzing technical data and presenting recommendations.
• Interest in automotive manufacturing and equipment engineering.

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