Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Danfoss; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Easley, SC invites a self-driven Manufacturing Engineer internship student to gain real-world experience on our assembly lines. You will join a results‑oriented team that values problem‑solving, data analytics, and professional development.

The role emphasizes improving line layouts, data collection, equipment implementation, Poka‑Yokes, process control, and ergonomic improvements, with collaboration across shop floor to management.

Qualifications

• Major: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Agricultural/Ag Eng
• Level of Education: Graduate student preferred
• Work availability- Minimum 40hrs/week Spring Semester
• Able to interact with all levels of organization (Shop floor to Management)
• Familiar with basic hand tools
• CAD and simulation experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Help improve assembly line layouts and flow.
• Provide detailed data collection and analysis (time studies, material flow, waste analysis).
• Assist in implementing new equipment on assembly lines (including performing capability studies).
• Design and implement Poka-Yokes on assembly line.
• Implement manufacturing controls on assembly line.
• Help design and implement process improvements on assembly line.
• Help improve ergonomics throughout assembly process.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate student preferred (IE/ME/Ag Eng)

Tools

CAD

Simulation

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss has a great opportunity for a self-driven, results-oriented Manufacturing Engineer student to gain real-world experience in an internship with Danfoss. Students seeking variety, challenge, and an opportunity to build problem-solving and people skills will benefit from our internship. The candidate must be a strong communicator, self-starter, team player, and business professional.

This is an internship opportunity located at our facility in Easley, SC. Prospective candidates must be open to working full-time hours (i.e. 40 hours/week).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Help improve assembly line layouts and flow
• Provide detailed data collection and analysis (time studies, material flow, waste analysis)
• Assist in implementing new equipment on assembly lines (including performing capability studies)
• Design and implement Poka-Yokes on assembly line
• Implement manufacturing controls on assembly line
• Help design and implement process improvements on assembly line
• Help improve ergonomics throughout assembly process

What We're Looking For

• Major: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Ag Engineering
• Level of Education: Graduate student preferred
• Work availability- Minimum 40hrs/week Spring Semester
• Able to interact with all levels of organization (Shop floor to Management)
• Familiar with basic hand tools
• CAD and simulation experience a plus

What You'll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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