Mechanical Engineer Intern

heidelbergmaterials; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

Intern In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

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Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is offering an internship focused on mechanical maintenance and reliability within our cement plant operations in the United States. The role supports engineers and plant teams in troubleshooting, inspections, and documentation while emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.

The candidate will work hands-on in a heavy industrial environment, interacting with production, maintenance, and engineering staff, with opportunities to contribute to sustainability projects and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn maintenance systems.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical maintenance and reliability improvement projects across cement plant operations.
• Analyze equipment performance data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, uptime, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers and plant teams to troubleshoot mechanical systems and resolve operational challenges.
• Assist with project planning, equipment inspections, and development of maintenance documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Willingness to learn maintenance tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White

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 improvement projects across cement plant operations.
• Analyze equipment performance data and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, uptime, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers and plant teams to troubleshoot mechanical systems and resolve operational challenges.
• Assist with project planning, equipment inspections, and development of maintenance documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and sustainability.

What Are We Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and aptitude for learning engineering and maintenance systems.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality work in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

Hands-on experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Exposure to plant operations, maintenance activities, and engineering projects.

Frequent interaction with production, maintenance, and engineering professionals.

Combination of office-based work and time spent in operational areas of the plant.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

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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