Mechanical Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$23-$27/hour

Summer PTO Holidays

Intern In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America offers an internship for students pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. The role provides hands-on experience in a busy cement terminal environment, supporting maintenance and reliability projects alongside experienced engineers and operations professionals.

This internship covers inspections, troubleshooting, data analysis, and opportunities to contribute to safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to analyze technical information.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative on projects.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical maintenance and reliability projects to improve terminal equipment performance.
• Assist with inspections, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Analyze maintenance data and help develop recommendations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in safety initiatives and contribute to a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support mechanical maintenance and reliability projects to improve terminal equipment performance.
• Assist with inspections, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Analyze maintenance data and help develop recommendations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in safety initiatives and contribute to a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze technical information and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and take initiative on assigned projects.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality work.

Work Environment

• Hands-on experience in a busy cement terminal environment.
• Exposure to operational, maintenance, and engineering functions.
• Combination of office-based work and field activities throughout the facility.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering and operations professionals.
• May require standing, walking, climbing stairs, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

What We Offer

• $23-$27/hour
• Summer PTO Holidays
• Intern In-Person Events
• Employee Resource Group Activities

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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Req ID JR10019521

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.