Continental

Engineering Summer Interns 2027

Mount Vernon, IL, United States · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerContinental
LocationMount Vernon, IL, 62864, United States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted17 days ago

The Plant Engineering Summer Intern will:

This position is a training position, where under the guidance and control of the Plant Engineering Manager, experience is gained in the use of Plant Engineering Tools and Methods used in optimizing the manufacturing processes and reducing costs.

Analysis of production, Lean manufacturing methods, time studies etc will be used to acquaint the trainee with the tools and methods used in optimizing manufacturing processes.

Assists, in conjunction with other Plant Engineering Personnel, to complete an assigned Individual project & one group project which will be evaluated.
Support other daily tasks and projects.
Perform floor time and methods study of both existing systems, and new systems.
Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position

ENVIRONMENT

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.
New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includes evenings and weekends.
The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Majority of work completed in a high heat environment.
The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

THE PERKS

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

The starting hourly rate for this position is as follows:

(Tech rates)

Freshman: $18.00/hour

Sophomore: $19.00/hour

Junior: $21.00/hour

Senior: $23.00/hour

Master: $27.00/hour

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EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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