Mechanical Engineering Intern

Heidelberg Materials; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America invites motivated Mechanical Engineering students (juniors or seniors) to join as interns, contributing to project work and learning plant operations. You will collaborate with engineers, managers, and production staff to support production goals and gain hands-on experience across departments, including production, maintenance, and quality.

The program emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering (junior or senior).
• Demonstrated work ethic and commitment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations to meet production goals.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff across departments.
• Assist with technical projects to understand cement plant operations.
• Learn the mission of production, maintenance and quality teams.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team motivation

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Currently pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Put your education into action in the field to support and participate in assigned project work.

Support the plant operations in achieving production goals while partnering with experienced engineers, managers, and production employees in different departments.

Complete technical projects to gain an understanding of the operations of a cement plant.

Learn the mission of the production, maintenance, and quality departments and different job and functions.

Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures

What Are We Looking For

• Current juniors and seniors working toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Commitment and engagement through a high level of work ethic and utilization of abilities for the best of the company
• Demonstrated openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to various aspects of the building materials industry.

Intern

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.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.