Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Paid Vacation Day

Paid Internship/Co-op

Job summary

American Cast Iron Pipe Company is offering a Student Worker internship/co-op in Birmingham, AL. You will assist engineers, learn maintenance procedures, and gain exposure to manufacturing environments while contributing to day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, with basic electrical knowledge and strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. Housing stipend and paid vacation are provided during the internship.

Qualifications

• Available to start Summer 2027.
• Pursuing Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with troubleshooting issues and day-to-day operations.
• Help update and maintain documentation.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At AMERICAN, college students gain practical experience and valuable mentorship as Student Workers. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.

Acceptable Majors

• Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Qualifications

• Available to start Summer 2027
• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Ideal Candidate

• Strong computer, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Good work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with operators, supervisors, and engineers
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Interest in learning about a manufacturing or industrial environment

Potential Projects

• Assist engineers with troubleshooting issues and day-to-day operations
• Help update and maintain documentation

Benefits

• Paid Internship/Co-op
• Housing Stipend
• Paid Vacation Day

EOE/VETS/DISABILITY