Intern - Automation Engineering

The Marmon Group LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Automation Engineering Interns will work with a Marmon business unit or group-level engineering team and support multiple projects as noted below. This internship position will report directly to the Engineering team supervisor but will also have exposure to other teams at the business unit and/or within the group. Interns will complete a capstone project over the summer to deliver advanced, automated manufacturing technology to a Marmon manufacturing facility and present the project outcome to business leadership.
This internship will be based at one of Marmon’s 300+ manufacturing facilities in the United States, subject to the needs of the business unit. Specific geographic preferences of the applicant will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed. Likely internship locations may include (but not be limited to) the following geographic areas:
• Chicago, IL
• Trussville, AL
This is a paid position that typically runs for 10-12 weeks from late May through mid-August; exact dates can be somewhat flexible based on school schedules. Certain peak periods may also provide an opportunity for overtime.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with other team members on various engineering and systems analysis projects
• Use industrial & process engineering tools to evaluate existing and proposed new process improvement opportunities
• Use your engineering skills to specify / design / build / implement solutions in collaboration with senior engineering staff
• Work with existing manufacturing machines and equipment to optimize performance by upgrading hardware, modifying programs, etc.
• Evaluate and test new equipment to facilitate automation of manufacturing process(es); use a methodical approach to compare options in the context of the existing factory and against other factories elsewhere within Marmon

What you'll bring to the role:

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Science, or related field
• Rising junior or senior academic status
• Strong interest in applying engineering knowledge to practical problems
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Superb organizational skills
• Interest in technology and process improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• No previous experience required

Target compensation: $22.00 - $27.00/hour

Benefits: not available in internship positions

Housing stipend available to all interns who do not have housing within driving distance of their required work location.

• Rising Sophomore:        $22/hr
• Rising Junior:                    $24/hr
• Rising Senior:                   $27/hr
• Housing Stipend:            $1000/mo maximum

Pay Range:

19.20 - 28.80

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.