Guardian Summer 2027 Engineering Intern - Richburg, SC

Guardian Industries; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Glass, a Koch Company, offers a 12-week Engineering Internship in the United States for Summer 2027. Interns work within manufacturing facilities to support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The program combines hands-on projects with mentorship and networking opportunities. Interns will explore multiple engineering disciplines, participate in case studies, and contribute to real-world projects that

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Engineering degree or equivalent program.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2029.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work in CAD software to support design and analysis for glass manufacturing projects.
• Prepare and perform failure testing on glass/trim samples.
• Assist automation of processes and standardized reporting.
• Conduct time studies and lean process improvements to enhance operations.
• Support product development lab experiments and field trials.
• Learn about tooling and assist with new equipment installations.

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent program

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Your Job

Guardian Glass (a Koch Company) is seeking Engineering Interns to join our teams this upcoming Summer 2027! At Guardian, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. Perhaps most of all, we make the ideas, formulas and processes that make these products possible. When you are looking at a city's skyline or the grilles on the latest cars and trucks, chances are you're seeing our Guardian Industries products. Koch Industries has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

Our Team

We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Engineering Interns are assigned U.S. locations, likely in a manufacturing facility, to help support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance, with a large overarching focus on compliance, safety, and health.

What You Will Do

Our internship program seeks talent from many disciplines including (but not limited to):

• Electrical Engineering


• Industrial Engineering


• Manufacturing Engineering


• Mechanical Engineering


• Chemical Engineering


• Materials Engineering/Engineering Technology

Some examples of responsibilities or projects include:

• Working in CAD software


• Preparing and performing failure testing on glass/trim samples


• Automation of processes and standardized reporting


• Time studies and lean process improvement to achieve operational excellence


• Supporting product development lab experiments and field trials


• Working with and learning about tooling


• Supporting project teams on new equipment installations

Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections, and partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, and participate in our Innovation Challenge. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in an Engineering degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)


• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2029.


• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world's largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You'll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world's most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.