Industrial Engineering Intern
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Here at Siemens
, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds, thereby improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.
Who knows where our shared journey will take you.
As an intern with the Electrification and Automation (EA) division of Siemens Smart Infrastructure
, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting power distribution systems that keep the world running today, while also being exposed to our Future Grids technologies that are shaping the power systems of tomorrow - all within a collaborative, impact-driven environment.
You’ll make an impact by:
- Conducting time studies and analyzing assembly processes to establish and validate labor standards.
- Supporting process improvement, standard work development, and workflow optimization initiatives within the facility.
- Collecting and analyzing production data to identify bottlenecks and recommend operational improvements.
- Developing and updating work instructions, visual work aids, and other process documentation.
- Collaborating with production, quality, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to improve operational efficiency.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related engineering discipline and approaching completion of the required educational credentials for this opportunity.
- Completed coursework or demonstrated understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts, including process improvement, data analysis, and operations management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work on-site full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the 12-week summer internship, including working in an assembly or production environment while engaging directly with manufacturing teams.
- Eligible candidates must be located within 50 miles of Wendell, NC, as this role does not provide relocation support.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
- This internship is a structured experiential learning program for individuals currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program who will continue their studies following the assignment. Current and continuing enrollment is a condition of participation. Applicants who have completed or expect to complete their educational program before or during the assignment period are encouraged to explore our Early Career Development Program opportunities.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts, including waste identification, 5S/6S methodology, and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Experience conducting time studies or developing labor standards.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or similar software, data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, or CAD/layout tools for facility planning and process mapping.
- Previous manufacturing and/or assembly internship or co-op experience.
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