Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Henderson, NV, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to support a Senior Mechanical Engineer on capital projects, equipment improvements, and plant maintenance.

You will gain hands-on experience in project management, mechanical design, and safety compliance while collaborating with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Operations, EHS, and vendors. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, documentation, data collection, and CAD work, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in manufacturing, industrial equipment, and project engineering.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and CAD software (AutoCAD preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and root cause investigations.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance documentation, as-built drawings, manuals, and LOTO procedures.
• Perform field inspections, data collection, and engineering analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS teams to promote safe and efficient plant operations.
• Assist with capital project planning, execution, and documentation.
• Support development of equipment specifications, engineering drawings, and project scopes.
• Assist with AutoCAD drawings, design reviews, and equipment layouts.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, and contractor coordination activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Nevada

City

Henderson

Division

Metals

Company

Henderson

Function

Maintenance

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Intern

Opportunity ID

23630

Job Description

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer Intern will support the Senior Mechanical Engineer with capital projects, equipment improvements, and plant maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment. The intern will gain hands-on experience in project management, mechanical design, equipment reliability, safety compliance, and plant operations while working closely with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Operations, EHS, contractors, and equipment vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support equipment troubleshooting, reliability improvements, and root cause investigations.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance documentation, as-built drawings, manuals, and LOTO procedures.
• Perform field inspections, data collection, and engineering analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS teams to promote safe and efficient plant operations.
• Assist with capital project planning, execution, and documentation.
• Support development of equipment specifications, engineering drawings, and project scopes.
• Assist with AutoCAD drawings, design reviews, and equipment layouts.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, and contractor coordination activities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, industrial equipment, and project engineering.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and CAD software (AutoCAD preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in both office and industrial plant environments.

Learning Opportunities

• Reliability and maintenance engineering
• Mechanical design and equipment improvements
• Capital project management
• Industrial safety and compliance
• Manufacturing process improvement
• Cross-functional teamwork in a manufacturing facility

This internship provides practical experience and mentorship to prepare candidates for future Mechanical, Project, Reliability, or Manufacturing Engineering roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.