Mechanical Engineer Intern

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior students preferred.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to work in a heavy industrial cement plant environment.

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Exposure to rotating equipment, bearings, lubrication, or mechanical design concepts.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings or diagrams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interest in industrial manufacturing, maintenance engineering, or reliability engineering.

• Assist the maintenance team with preventive and predictive maintenance activities for mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, compressors, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by helping identify mechanical issues and documenting findings.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for equipment failures and recurring reliability issues.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing equipment performance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Support basic condition monitoring and lubrication program activities.

• Assist in reviewing and updating maintenance procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Help maintain equipment records and maintenance history in the plant’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support spare parts identification and organization of mechanical inventory.
• Assist maintenance planners with organizing work orders and documentation.

• Assist engineers with small capital projects and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Support installation or modification of mechanical equipment under supervision.
• Review mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and P&IDs with guidance from plant engineers.
• Participate in plant continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, 5S, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Assist with documenting project results and preparing technical summaries.

• Follow all plant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in safety meetings, plant walk-throughs, and hazard identification activities.
• Support Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews and safe work practices.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture throughout the internship experience.

• Work with maintenance, production, electrical, and reliability teams to support plant operations.
• Assist engineers and maintenance technicians with technical tasks and data collection.
• Observe and participate in plant shutdown or outage planning activities when available.
• Perform other duties and learning assignments as directed by the Maintenance Manager.