Engineering Intern: Mentored Projects & Process Improvement

Minerals Technologies Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) invites engineering interns to join our team in Alabama to support initiatives across manufacturing, safety, quality, and process improvement.

You will work with engineers and cross-functional groups to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, project management, and troubleshooting while contributing to real-world objectives. The program emphasizes structured learning, mentorship, and exposure to capital projects and equipment upgrades, preparing you for

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.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

CAD

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.)

Tools

CAD software

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) invites engineering interns to join our team in Alabama to support initiatives across manufacturing, safety, quality, and process improvement.

You will work with engineers and cross-functional groups to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, project management, and troubleshooting while contributing to real-world objectives. The program emphasizes structured learning, mentorship, and exposure to capital projects and equipment upgrades, preparing you for