Smart Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Automotive; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing invites students to join the Smart Manufacturing Engineer Internship, a summer program in Saukville, WI and Mequon, WI. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, cross-functional collaboration, and applying AI to manufacturing and business processes.

You’ll work on expanding AI vision safety systems, supporting plant robotics, and contributing to Continuous Improvement and digital transformation initiatives within a family-owned metals producer.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with Sophomore status or higher.
• GPA 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the expansion of AI vision safety systems.
• Support engineering practices for the plant robot.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Lead/assist Digital Transformation projects across the business.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPo

Education

Four-year degree program (ME, EE, IE, Automation, Manufacturing)

Tools

None

Job description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Casting, Charter Wire, and Niles Iron & Metal.

About the Smart Manufacturing Engineer Internship:

You’ll develop skills in project planning, cross-functional collaboration, and identifying innovative ways to apply AI to improve business and manufacturing processes.

Program Structure:

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
• Location: Saukville, WI & Mequon, WI
• Start Date: May 2027
• Duration: Summer internship

What we're looking for:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred experience:

• Enthusiastic for new technology and process improvement.

What you’ll focus on:

• Help with the expansion of AI vision safety systems.
• Assist with engineering practices for our plant robot.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Assist and/or lead multiple Digital Transformation -related projects supporting the different facets of the business.
• Document and improve processes.

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OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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