Reliability Engineering Internship - Spring 2027

IKO Industries; Sumas (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Sumas, WA invites engineering students to join as a Reliability Engineering Intern for Spring 2027 at IKO Pacific. You will work with Production and Maintenance to develop asset hierarchies, maintenance plans, and CMMS readiness under guidance.

The role emphasizes hands‑on data analysis, spare parts optimization, and building dashboards and standard operating procedures. Local Washington state candidates encouraged; compensation ranges $24.00–$27.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Mechanical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering, junior or senior.
• Proficiency in Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables).
• Experience with AutoCAD is an asset.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• With guidance, collaborate with Production and Maintenance to develop asset hierarchy, navigation accelerator, inventory and spare parts lists.
• Support CMMS implementation in work order, PM, and inventory management.
• Review drawings to standardize spare parts and create cross-references for assets.
• Collect data in Prodac and Excel, analyze downtime patterns and trends.
• Assist in building reliability and maintenance dashboards and reports.
• Help develop and update SOPs, work instructions, and training videos.

Skills

Excel

AutoCAD

Education

Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Chemical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

IK O Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Reliability Engineering Internship

Location

Sumas, WA

Type

Spring 2027

Department

Plant Operations

Must be local to Washington State

**Must be local to Washington State**

IKO Pacific

IKO Pacific is one of our most advanced manufacturing facilities, located in the scenic border town of Sumas, Washington. This plant plays a key role in producing high-quality roofing materials and is known for its innovative technology, strong safety culture, and commitment to sustainability.

Interns at IKO Pacific gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment where engineering meets real-world application

Learn More About our Plant: Watch the video

What's In It For You?

Competitive pay starting Rate: $24.00 -$27.00 per hour Option to stay on through Summer break Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader

When You Join Us, You Will Be;

• With Reliability Engineers' guidance, work with Production and Maintenance department to develop Asset Hierarchy List, Document Navigation Accelerator (linked drawings), Inventory List, Spare Part List, Job Plans and Preventive Maintenance for CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Facilitate CMMS implementation in Work Order Management, Preventive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Inventory Management and Procurement.
• Standardize and build spare parts lists of equipment by reviewing drawings and documentation, physical line walkdowns and contacting vendors.
• Perform Data collection and some analysis within Prodac (Downtime Tracking System) exported to Excel and CMMS with interpretation and trending of highly critical equipment with common repeating failure patterns at the plant.
• Work with Reliability Engineer to perform Spare Parts optimization that support the Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) inspection tasks for the Highly Critical Assets.
• Accurately identify and add assembly drawings and P&IDs to in-house Document Navigation Accelerator (DNA) system.
• Create/Review drawings and field labels on assets to build a cross reference with standardized asset names.
• Document asset information that needs to be updated in the drawings.
• Recommend more efficient ways to sort through and categorize and standardize the items in stock.
• Assist in building Reliability and Maintenance reports and dashboards.
• Develop and update SOP's, WI's, Training Videos.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Junior or Senior specializing in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering - Required.
• Proficiency in Excel (Look ups, Pivot Tables)
• Experience with AutoCAD is an asset
• Critical thinking skills, and high degree of organization are a must
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Work Authorizations And Travel

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No travel requirement

Benefits of Employment

• IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees.
• A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO.
• The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO.
• We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity And Equal Opportunity Employment

• IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
• IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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