Engineering Intern, Recycling & Circularity

Wieland Group; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland is seeking an Engineering Intern, Recycling for Spring 2027 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The role is fully on-site and involves assisting leadership on projects related to metals recycling and circularity in an international manufacturing setting.

You will gain practical experience in quality control, capital projects, and global/local copper recycling while developing cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, operations, and purchasing teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or equivalent).
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Team player with effective cross-functional communication across the organization.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural communication and leadership skills are required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a practical, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Aid in establishing standards and policies for quality control, testing, operating procedures, inspections and maintenance of equipment in accordance with engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Complete an overall project that could be in one of the following areas; Shred-Sort, Furnace, Slagging, Casting, Packaging, Fume Treatment, Waste Water, etc.
• Assist in the planning, design, and implementation of Capital Projects that help drive key strategic business objectives.
• Learn about global and local copper circularity and metal recycling in a practical manner.
• Learn about business and corporations, and manufacturing.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

High School diploma

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wieland is seeking an Engineering Intern, Recycling for Spring 2027 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The role is fully on-site and involves assisting leadership on projects related to metals recycling and circularity in an international manufacturing setting.

You will gain practical experience in quality control, capital projects, and global/local copper recycling while developing cross-functional collaboration skills across engineering, operations, and purchasing teams.