Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.   

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. 

Who you are:

You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers, Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks. A focus on continuous improvement is in your DNA.

About the internship:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to support Greenwood Service Operations in a repair shop environment with two key assignments to be delivered during the Summer 2025.

As part of the intern program, you will:

Assignment 1:

• Develop and create a metric around our OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) of our factory equipment
• Create and develop a measurement that factors in our Availability, Performance, and Quality of machines
• Collect and document accurate maintenance data and downtime information on all equipment
• Utilize the standard templates and apply Industrial Engineering principles
• Collaborate with both shop floor employees and management to collect accurate information and achieve the best results in these areas
• Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Conducts themselves in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors
• This assignment will allow you to learn more about mechanical engineering to challenging real life applications.  In addition, you will learn about the safety, quality, delivery, and costs of manual machines.

Assignment 2: This is more a tactical assignment where you will be:

• Support the team to develop Standard Times measurements for the product repair
• Collect time data for key manufacturing processes like machining, welding, painting etc. by using the standard templates and applying Industrial Engineering principles
• Collaborate with shop employees and management to perform data analysis and participate into benchmarking exercises for the said processes
• Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Conducts themselves in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors
• This assignment will allow you to learn more about Capacity Vs Load in the factory and how standard times can play a very important role into that.

What you know:

This role requires a student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree program (other relevant engineering fields will also be considered).

• This program is designed for students that have finished their sophomore or junior year
• A GPA minimum of 2.5
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel, Visio & PowerPoint).
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal communication skills required, to include verbal and written skills.
• Candidate must be adept at taking direction, work well within cross-functional teams, be curious to learn, and be customer focused.  Safe work practices, proper ethics, and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right.  The hourly rate for this role is typically $22 to $25.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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