Coater Process Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Guardian Industries; Carleton (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Guardian Glass (a Koch Company) is seeking Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 across U.S. locations, typically at a manufacturing facility, to support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability and quality assurance.

The 12-week internship runs from late May to mid-August 2027. Interns will work with operators and engineers, gain hands-on experience, and learn about our Principle-Based Management culture, safety standards, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Engineering degree or alternative program.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2029.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the Process and Quality teams with trials, process observations, data collection, and review of results.
• Support the development and improvement of Work Instructions, checklists, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.
• Observe start-up, shutdown, cleaning, changeover, inspection, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Track key quality, process, downtime and yield information.
• Work with operators, Process Engineers, Quality, Maintenance, EH&S, and Controls to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Document projects learning and support a sustainable handoff to the Jumbo Coater Process team

Skills

Data collection

Process observations

Trials

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree or related program

Job description

Guardian Glass (a Koch Company) is seeking Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 across U.S. locations, typically at a manufacturing facility, to support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability and quality assurance.

The 12-week internship runs from late May to mid-August 2027. Interns will work with operators and engineers, gain hands-on experience, and learn about our Principle-Based Management culture, safety standards, and professional development opportunities.