Engineering Intern: Hands-On Projects & Mentorship

Minerals Technologies; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) offers an Engineering Internship to support engineering and operational projects aimed at improving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, sustainability, and process performance.

You will work with engineers and cross-functional teams to gain hands-on experience in project management, data analysis, and continuous improvement while contributing to business objectives and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Relevant coursework, academic projects, laboratory work, research experience, or previous internship experience related to engineering principles and practices.
• Experience using data analysis, CAD, statistical tools, or engineering software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering projects related to manufacturing, process improvement, equipment reliability, product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment, process, and production-related issues.
• Participate in project planning, execution, and tracking activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, procedures, and presentations.
• Conduct research and analysis to support engineering recommendations and project goals.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, environmental, and safety teams on assigned projects.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvement activities as assigned.
• Participate in plant, laboratory, office, and field activities as required by project assignments.
• Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Data analysis

CAD

Statistical tools

Engineering software

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mining Engineering

Materials Science Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Statistical software

Engineering software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) offers an Engineering Internship to support engineering and operational projects aimed at improving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, sustainability, and process performance.

You will work with engineers and cross-functional teams to gain hands-on experience in project management, data analysis, and continuous improvement while contributing to business objectives and operational excellence.