Engineer Intern

JOB TITLE:

Engineer Intern

LOCATION NAME:
System Protection, El Paso, Texas

COUNTRY: USA

BUSINESS UNIT:
Systems Protection

REPORTS TO:

CI & Engineering Services Manager

DEPARTMENT:
Engineering

REVISION LEVEL: 1

REVISION DATE: 01/23/2026

ABOUT TENNECO:

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At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values-radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win-or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

The Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer Intern will support the Engineering and Operations teams by analyzing manufacturing processes, conducting time studies, and developing data-driven insights to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost. This role is ideal for a college student pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

* Conduct time studies and work measurement analyses to establish standard work and labor efficiencies

* Observe and document production processes to identify opportunities for process improvement and waste reduction

* Collect, analyze, and organize manufacturing data using Microsoft Excel

* Develop and maintain dashboards and visual reports using Power BI to support operational decision-making

* Assist with line balancing, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization

* Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)

* Collaborate with production supervisors, engineers, and operators to validate data and implement improvements

* Prepare clear documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership review

* Ability to work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods, including standing, walking, and observing production processes

* Ability to conduct hands-on time studies, which may require bending, reaching, and viewing workstations from various angles

* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation

* Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, and other site-specific PPE

* Comfortable working around moving machinery, conveyor systems, forklifts, and industrial equipment

* Manufacturing/production floor with exposure to machinery, noise, and moving equipment

* Requires standing, walking, and observing production processes for extended periods

* Ability to follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and safe work practices at all times

* Must demonstrate a strong safety-first mindset, promptly reporting hazards, near misses, or unsafe conditions to supervision or Engineering leadership

* Accountable for Adherence to the Zero Tolerance policy and practice of refusing to tolerate or allow behavior defined by Tenneco as unacceptable in terms of safety (e.g. "unsafe behavior" meaning behavior that could lead to occupational injury or illness to a plant employee, contractor or visitor).

* Accountable for complying with Environmental Health & Safety Rules and Regulations.

* Must be able to understand what hazards are associated with his/her position and how to minimize them. All accidents/injuries no matter how slight must be reported to any member of management, and/or Environmental Health & Safety Manager as soon as possible. Will be required to wear required personal protective equipment.

* Accountable for abiding by the El Paso's EH&S policy endorsed by the local management, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established under its EHSMS

* AUTHORITY to Stop and shutdown unsafe machine operation; unsafe behaviors; and unsafe conditions. This includes but not limited to any activity that does not conform to the EHS

policy or may injure his/her direct reports or other Tenneco team members, visitors, contractors.

* Will work towards achieving established objectives, targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Other miscellaneous duties as business needs dictate or assigned by the corporate EHS officials.

* Each…