Electrical Engineer Intern - MTE

Arconic Corporation; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Housing stipend

Mentorship program

Job summary

Arconic Corporation offers a full-time summer Electrical Engineer Intern program designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Interns work on real projects with mentorship from managers while exploring operational, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to boost reliability, safety, and quality across facilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Expected graduation between August 2027 and May 2028.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Export control compliance awareness may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support operational, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and assist with corrective actions.
• Support equipment repairs, rebuilds, and restoration efforts.
• Develop and improve maintenance and repair procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Initiative

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This full-time summer internship includes a minimum10-week assignmentand offers a competitive monthly salary. Interns may also be eligible for company-provided housing or a housing stipend based on individual needs. At Arconic, interns are valued contributors who work on meaningful projects, collaborate with leaders across the business, and gain practical experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Each intern is paired with both a manager and mentor to support their professional growth throughout the program. As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will support operational, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance, reliability, safety, and quality across Arconic facilities.

Internship Highlights:

• Real-world engineering projects with measurable business impact.
• Exposure to manufacturing operations and industrial technologies.
• Opportunities to present project results to leadership and compete in the company-wide Intern Presentation Challenge.
• Networking opportunities with leaders, executives, and fellow interns.
• Plant tours, volunteer activities, leadership sessions, and social events.
• Personalized mentorship and professional development.

In this role, you will:

• Support operational projects and strategic initiatives.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and assist with corrective actions.
• Support equipment repairs, rebuilds, and restoration efforts.
• Develop and improve maintenance and repair procedures.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Promote quality, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement engineering solutions.
• Present project findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership at the conclusion of the internship

Basic Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Expected graduation between August 2027 and May 2028.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in manufacturing, automation, controls, industrial systems, or reliability engineering.
• Previous internship, co-op, research, or manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated success in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership experience through student organizations, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
• Initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.