Mechanical Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer PTO

Holidays

In-Person Intern Events

Employee Resource Group Activities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Kentucky is offering an internship-style role focused on supporting mechanical maintenance and reliability initiatives in cement plants. You will analyze equipment performance data, help identify efficiency and uptime improvements, and work with engineers and plant teams to troubleshoot systems.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, have strong analytical and teamwork skills, and are comfortable with Microsoft Office while learning

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; eager to learn engineering systems.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and quality work in manufacturing.

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.
• Assist with project planning, equipment inspections, and maintenance documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and sustainability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

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