Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Intern

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern at our Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the Summer of 2027. This individual will aid in the day-to-day troubleshooting of process/reliability problems and execution of maintenance activities in a paper manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position’s areas of responsibility, to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Review, develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance processes to reduce unplanned downtime and increase overall asset efficiency.
• Work with plant teams and maintenance personnel in identifying and planning daily, weekly, and shutdown work.
• Assist with multiple capital and maintenance projects.
• Investigate maintenance needs as required to support operations.
• Support maintenance craftsman with their day to day tasks.
• Document equipment specifications and history.
• Order equipment and parts from suppliers.
• Assist craftsman in performing repairs when necessary.

Requirements

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering, or related degree program.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area for the summer of 2027 – Student Housing or Housing Stipend available.
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the position.
• Strong desire to work within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem solving abilities.

Qualifications

Must have completed at least one year of study towards a Mechanical Engineering, or related degree program.

Skills

• Technical aptitude.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

Student Housing or Housing Stipend available.

Pay

$27.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time for the duration of the position.

About Us

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people. Read more at