Gear Engineering Intern

ZF Group; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Supportive team environment

Diversity culture

Employee Groups and community outreach

Job summary

ZF Group in Marysville, MI is seeking a Gear Engineering Intern for year-round, full-time placement within the Maintenance team at ZF Axle Drives. You will support KPI data collection, manage PM and ticket systems, and help schedule and close orders to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma and current college enrollment; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; strong communication and teamwork; and flexibility to work 3 shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and current college enrollment required.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Able to prioritize tasks and work with multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Manage all KPI Dashboard and data collection for Facility and Production Maintenance.
• Manage the PM and Ticket systems for Facilities, IT, and Production Maintenance.
• Schedule, print and close all orders.
• Update and edit all PMs in the system.
• Create all new PMs as requested by supervisors.
• Input all information and data for new equipment.
• Edit and post all weekly communication documents on department boards.
• Prepare and participate in TS16949 audits.

Skills

KPI Dashboard

Data collection

Teamwork

Communication skills

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled in college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

About the Team:

We are looking for a full time, year round intern to join our team at ZF in Marysville! Our Maintenance team at ZF Axle Drives in Marysville, MI plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence for our customer, Stellantis. The team is focused on driving reliability and efficiency through proactive maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. As a Gear Engineering Intern, you will work closely with experienced Maintenance Superintendents, supporting standardized communication for Key Performance Indicators and contributing to projects aligned with plant goals. This collaborative environment offers hands-on exposure to world-class manufacturing processes and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on performance and productivity.

What you can look forward to as a Gear Engineering Intern:

• Manage all KPI Dashboard and data collection for Facility and Production Maintenance.
• Manage the PM and Ticket systems for Facilities, IT, and Production Maintenance.
• Schedule, print and close all orders.
• Update and edit all PMs in the system.
• Create all new PMs as requested by supervisors.
• Input all information and data for new equipment.
• Edit and post all weekly communication documents on department boards.
• Prepare and participate in TS16949 audits.

Your profile as a Gear Engineering Intern:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required and currently enrolled in college.
• Strong computer skills required. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel.
• Must be self-motivated with ability to prioritize and accept direction from multiple sources.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be flexible to work off-shift hours when necessary, as Marysville is a 3-shift operation.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Why you should choose ZF in Marysville, MI:

• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Additional Information

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including - but not limited to - being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support).