Mechanical Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials North America; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO Holidays

Intern In-Person Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is offering an internship for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. You will support mechanical maintenance and reliability projects across cement plant operations, analyze equipment performance data, and collaborate with engineers and plant teams to troubleshoot mechanical systems.

This hands-on program blends office work with field exposure, emphasizes safety, and provides experiences in project planning, inspections, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical maintenance and reliability improvement projects across cement plant operations.
• Analyze equipment performance data to 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 thinking

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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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Req ID

JR10018682

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.