Digital Transformation Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

Shape Corp.; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shape Corp student engineering program provides students with hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Digital Transformation Engineering Intern will support projects that use data, automation, connected systems, and digital tools to improve manufacturing and business processes.

This entry-level opportunity offers exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies and cross-functional project work, helping you apply technical and analytical skills to real-world challenges while

Qualifications

• Entry-level engineering student or pursuing degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with data analysis or digital tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and analyze manufacturing or business processes that may benefit from digitization, automation, or improved data visibility.
• Develop, test, and implement digital solutions such as dashboards, workflow automations, data collection tools, and connected manufacturing applications.
• Collect, clean, organize, and analyze data from production equipment, manufacturing systems, spreadsheets, databases, or other business sources.
• Create reports and visualizations that help teams monitor performance, identify trends, and make data-informed decisions.
• Assist with system integration, data validation, user acceptance testing, and documentation for new or enhanced digital tools.
• Support projects involving manufacturing execution systems, industrial data platforms, sensors, machine connectivity, or other Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, IT, and other teams to understand requirements and translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on efficiency, reliability, standardization, and user experience.
• Develop or update process maps, technical documentation, user guides, work instructions, and training materials.
• Summarize findings and present project updates, recommendations, or demonstrated solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Follow applicable cybersecurity, data governance, safety, and engineering standards while performing assigned work.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor, not otherwise specified in this position description.

Job description

Position Summary

The Shape Corp student engineering program provides students with hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Digital Transformation Engineering Intern will support projects that use data, automation, connected systems, and digital tools to improve manufacturing and business processes. This opportunity is designed to help an entry-level engineering student apply technical and analytical skills to real-world challenges while gaining exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies and cross-functional project work.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with identifying, documenting, and analyzing manufacturing or business processes that may benefit from digitization, automation, or improved data visibility.


• Support the development, testing, and implementation of digital solutions such as dashboards, workflow automations, data collection tools, and connected manufacturing applications.


• Collect, clean, organize, and analyze data from production equipment, manufacturing systems, spreadsheets, databases, or other business sources.


• Create reports and visualizations that help teams monitor performance, identify trends, and make data-informed decisions.


• Assist with system integration, data validation, user acceptance testing, and documentation for new or enhanced digital tools.


• Support projects involving manufacturing execution systems, industrial data platforms, sensors, machine connectivity, or other Industry 4.0 technologies.


• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, IT, and other teams to understand requirements and translate business needs into practical technical solutions.


• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on efficiency, reliability, standardization, and user experience.


• Develop or update process maps, technical documentation, user guides, work instructions, and training materials.


• Summarize findings and present project updates, recommendations, or demonstrated solutions to relevant stakeholders.


• Follow applicable cybersecurity, data governance, safety, and engineering standards while performing assigned work.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor, not otherwise specified in this position description.