Engineering Intern

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.

A Summer Experience. A Lifetime of Value.

We will meet you where you are and help you go further. This summer, we are committed to bringing early-in-career talent together, trusting you to own your work, and helping you level up through professional development, networking, and exposure to real-world projects.

We are doing things that matter. Energizing North America:
That is the impact of your work per building wire does not just supply electricity. It turns houses into homes. It allows hospitals to deliver the care patients need. It keeps every single industry we rely on up and running. And it all starts with you.

As a part of Marmon, your impact also goes way beyond North America. You are helping keep millions around the world healthy, connected, and safe.

Join the Biggest Small Business You Will Ever Find. Headquartered in Hartselle, Alabama, Cerrowire is a copper wire manufacturing company with plants in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, and Utah. We build, energize, and inspire by supplying building wire and cable throughout North America for commercial, industrial, and residential use. We bring power to life.

Cerrowire is hiring talented and innovative interns looking to power up their futures and forge a meaningful career with us. Be part of our efforts to help improve the quality of life for millions of people by engineering solutions to many of the world's greatest needs.

As an intern in our comprehensive summer program, you will gain substantial personal learning and career development opportunities through ownership of real-world job assignments, strong coaching and mentorship, and networking opportunities with senior leaders and other interns across our organization. Our interns receive the opportunity to showcase their achievements to our leaders for the opportunity to grow and make an impact in the current workplace, across a group, and around the world.

At Cerrowire, a Marmon company, you get the best of both worlds: the strength and stability that comes with being part of Berkshire Hathaway, plus the autonomy and opportunity that comes with working at one of our 120+ companies.

What You Will Do:

The Engineering Intern supports the Maintenance and Production departments to ensure the efficient and timely production of quality products. This hands-on role provides exposure to real-world engineering challenges and opportunities to apply classroom learning in a manufacturing environment. The intern collaborates closely with team members, supervisors, management, and external vendors to develop and enhance safety, quality, and delivery processes. This position requires a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work in both office and plant floor environments.

What You Will Need:

* Actively enrolled in a BS degree program in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred)

* Entering junior year or beyond

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* CAD experience (Solid Works and AutoCAD preferred)

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

* Effective organizational skills and ability to document technical work

* Demonstrated team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently

* Proactive and self-motivated approach

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties:

* Assist in troubleshooting production and maintenance issues to identify root causes and propose improvements

* Support the development and refinement of standard operating procedures and process documentation

* Participate in capital projects, including equipment installation and layout improvements

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and delivery outcomes

* Conduct process audits and inspections, documenting findings and recommendations

* Identify inefficiencies in workflows and assist in implementing Lean and Six Sigma initiatives

* Perform data analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts

* Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for technical evaluations and support

Compensation:

* $23.00 - $27.00 per hour, commensurate with relevant experience and educational background

Work Hours and Length of Program:

* The internship will run for 12 weeks from May to August

* Full time, targeting 40 hours per week

* Exact start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules and the needs of the business

* This is a paid internship

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk up to 80% of the workday

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

* Must be able to climb ladders…