Engineering Intern
About the role
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. Engineering Co-Ops thrive at JM because we give our employees the ability to do things they wouldn't be able to anywhere else. As an intern at our Defiance, OH facility you will work side by side with other engineering professionals and plant leadership by participating in hands on activities such as PLC troubleshooting & programming, project & maintenance engineering. The focus in the plant for the intern would be process improvement work. Our intern program is designed to provide hands-on engineering and business experience through challenging assignments focused on innovation and growth. We take a holistic approach to our internships by assigning meaningful projects, educating interns on JM's history and values, and providing additional development and volunteer opportunities. At the completion of their summer internship, JM interns present their work to senior management at our corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. These leaders provide valuable feedback and insight for interns as they enter the workforce.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering services for manufacturing enhancements around problem areas and recommend a course of action.
- Provide engineering services for more complex problems under direct guidance of higher-level engineering personnel.
- Take an active part in the execution of projects.
- Assist Sr. Engineers on technical service initiatives with sampling, analysis, and recommendations.
- Develop and integrate product and process documentation ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Provide project status updates and reports as required.
Requirements
- Pursuing a B.S. degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; other engineering degrees will be considered).
- Completed at least sophomore year of undergraduate course work and plan to be enrolled in Fall classes.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Available to start at the middle to end of May and work full time until the first week of August.
- Must live within a 200-mile radius of Defiance, OH.
- Preferred discipline: Electrical or Mechanical Engineer; Chemical Engineer with process experience also considered.