Engineering Intern, Recycling - Fall 2026

Responsibilities

• Aid in the establishment of standards and policies for quality control, testing, operating procedures, inspections and maintenance of equipment in accordance with engineering principles and safety regulations
• Complete an overall project that could be in one of the following areas; Shred-Sort, Furnace, Slagging, Casting, Packaging, Fume Treatment, Waste Water, etc.
• Assist in the planning, design, and implementation of Capital Projects that help drive key strategic business objectives
• Learn about global and local copper circularity and metal recycling in a practical manner
• Learn about business and corporations, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Engineering, in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or an equivalent discipline
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be a Team Player and able to communicate effectively across all layers of the organization (corporate, metal purchasing, environmental, sustainability, plant management, laboratory, engineering, shop floor, yard, dock)
• Strong interpersonal, cross-disciplinary, and cross-cultural communication and leadership skills are required
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a practical “can-do” attitude are expected
• Must want to work in “hands-on” situations and apply “book knowledge” and “logic” toward real-world solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively in office, remote, and heavy manufacturing settings
• Embolishes the Wieland cultural values of #ambition, #respect, #reliability, #diversity, and #optimism
• Ability to assimilate diverse data and make decisions
• Good team member and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships
• Self-motivator, eager to learn and grow
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and CAD Software is a plus