Facilities Intern

Lindt; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt is seeking a Facilities Intern to support the Facilities department at our Stratham, NH site. You will analyze machine components, model parts in CAD, and help improve equipment performance within a 1-million-square-foot chocolate factory.

During the twelve-week Lindternship, you’ll work with engineers and technicians, build prototypes, run data analyses, and learn PM processes while contributing to real improvements in production reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Be a junior or senior enrolled in an accredited university degree program (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a computer and MS Office.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Weak component analysis using engineering principles to determine failure modes.
• Redesign or prototype fabrication and testing.
• Create and monitor prototypes in system against success criteria.
• 3D modeling and CAD/SolidWorks; read mechanical drawings.
• Improve preventive maintenance processes with technicians and planning teams.
• Develop Parts Priority Number using equipment knowledge and usage data.
• Analyze spare parts history to optimize inventory.

Skills

Engineering principles

Mathematics

MS Office

Computer proficiency

Education

Junior or Senior in Mechanical Engineering or STEM

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose:

The Facilities Intern will be supporting the Facilities department by analyzing and improving key components of Lindt’s chocolate production equipment. The Facilities department is responsible for keeping our 1 million square foot factory running efficiently while constantly improving processes and equipment performance. This internship will expose you to chocolate production processes, mechanical component analysis, building infrastructure, robotics, and so much more. Within this role you will be tasked with analyzing the failure of machine components, developing new prototypes, calculating the efficiency of systems, and performing data analysis. This role will combine your engineering and mathematical skills to help Lindt create the world’s best chocolate!

What To Expect as a Lindtern:

Our twelve-week Lindternship program offers hands-on experience allowing undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical skills and contribute to projects that directly impact our business. During the summer, interns will be paired with a mentor, attend professional career development workshops/sessions and attend networking events to meet additional team members.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Weak Component Analysis

• Utilize mechanical engineering principles such as material composition, load and stress analysis, and fatigue failure analysis to determine failure mode of component(s)

• Redesign or propose a potential improvement and fabricate prototype

• Install and monitor prototype performance in the system against a verifiable success criterion

3D Modeling/design

• Working knowledge of CAD/Solid works.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanic drawings

PM process improvement

• Work hands on with technicians and planning team members to improve PM process procedures

• Strong process writing/development ability and attention to detain will be crucial

• Identify and test longevity of common swap out parts to find maximum life cycles to lower PM costs.

Parts Priority Number

• Gain knowledge of Lindt’s manufacturing processes to identify the most essential equipment in the factory

• Analyze historical spare parts usage data

• Combine the equipment knowledge with the usage data to develop a parts priority number (PPN)

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

• Prior internship experience preferred but not required

• Demonstrated proficiency with a computer and with MS software

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of engineering principles

• Strong mathematical skills

Education:

• Be a Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited University Degree Program - Preferably with a focus on Mechanical Engineering, other STEM degrees may apply

Other Requirements:

• Onsite role only

Total Rewards:

Compensation Range: $20 an hour