Application Engineering Intern

FUCHS PETROLUB SE; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance

Hands-on practical experience

Exposure to field projects

Job summary

FUCHS PETROLUB SE in Isando, Johannesburg, invites you to join as an Application Engineering Intern to learn about lubricant products, applications, handling, storage and good lubrication practices through coaching and practical exposure.

You will accompany Application Engineers and Sales representatives on customer visits, assist with data collection, field trials and technical evaluations, and help prepare reports using approved templates.

Qualifications

• Completed diploma or degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Materials Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrates genuine interest in application engineering, lubricants and industrial environments.
• Foundational analytical and numerical skills; willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Clear written and verbal communication, ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Learn about lubricant products, applications, handling, storage and good lubrication practices through coaching, training and practical exposure.
• Accompany Application Engineers and Sales representatives on selected customer visits, lubrication surveys, inspections and technical meetings.
• Assist with gathering and recording information on equipment, operating conditions, maintenance practices and lubricant performance.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of field trials, product demonstrations and application evaluations under supervision.
• Help compile customer visit notes, technical data, trial records, reports and presentations using approved templates.
• Assist the team with basic data analysis, oil-analysis information, product comparisons and technical research.
• Maintain accurate records, complete assigned learning activities and provide progress updates to the supervising team member.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Chemical Eng

Industrial Eng

Materials Eng

Analytical

Education

Engineering diploma/degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business.

Come be seen at FUCHS by joining us as:

Application Engineering Intern

Location: Isando - Johannesburg, ZA, 1600

Your areas of responsibility:

• Learn about lubricant products, applications, handling, storage and good lubrication practices through coaching, training and practical exposure.
• Accompany Application Engineers and Sales representatives on selected customer visits, lubrication surveys, inspections and technical meetings.
• Assist with gathering and recording information on equipment, operating conditions, maintenance practices and lubricant performance.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of field trials, product demonstrations and application evaluations under supervision.
• Help compile customer visit notes, technical data, trial records, reports and presentations using approved templates.
• Assist the team with basic data analysis, oil-analysis information, product comparisons and technical research.
• Maintain accurate records, complete assigned learning activities and provide progress updates to the supervising team member.

Qualifications and Skills we are looking for:

• A completed diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
• A genuine interest in application engineering, lubricants, manufacturing and industrial customer environments.
• Foundational analytical, numerical and problem-solving ability, with a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with others.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

These are your benefits:

• Coaching, mentoring and supervised practical experience from experienced technical professionals.
• Exposure to lubricant applications, customer environments, field activities and technical projects.
• Opportunities to build technical, analytical, communication and workplace skills in a supportive team environment.

Do you have any questions? [e-mail] will be more than happy to answer them!

Come be seen at FUCHS – join our team and move the world with us!
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