Engineering Process & Automation Intern

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Engineering Process & Automation Intern

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Location:

Suwanee, Georgia)

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to support process improvement and automation initiatives within our Product Safety, Battery Safety, and Hazardous Location engineering teams.

This role will focus on automation of test reports and technical documentation workflows, development of internal engineering efficiency metrics, and implementation of process improvements that enhance quality, consistency, and turnaround time.

Responsibilities:

* Analyze existing engineering documentation and test report formats

* Develop automation tools for test data sheets and reporting

* Standardize engineering templates and technical review structures

* Assist in building KPI dashboards for engineering operations

* Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety engineering programs

Qualifications

* Sophomore or Junior pursuing Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

* Analytical and structured problem-solving skills

* Interest in process optimization and engineering operations

* Programming knowledge (VBA, Python, Power BI) preferred

This role offers exposure to regulatory engineering standards including UL, IEC, and CSA safety frameworks, and provides hands-on experience in operational excellence within a technical environment.

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $16.00 ro $21.00 per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

* Health:
Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.

* Wealth:
In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).

* Happiness:

* Professional Growth:
Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program

* Work-Life Balance:
Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close May 25, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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