This is your opportunity to learn from the best! Manitowoc Cranes is looking for self-starting, motivated Engineering Interns for Summer 2027. This position is located in Shady Grove, PA. This is the perfect opportunity to enhance your education with practical hands-on experience to prepare you for your future and Build Something Real. This is a support role for engineering, with manufacturing and new product development exposure. You will interact with managers, project leaders, and engineers on a daily basis.
THE DAY TO DAY…
- Support engineering staff by performing basic engineering assignments in the design and development of crane control systems.
- This can involve participation with planning, technology research, functional design, prototyping, product/component testing, etc.
In this internship you will gain experience with multiple engineering roles such as Application, Electrical, Hydraulic, Powertrain and Structural.
You will be exposed to:
- Office Environment
- Crane design and manufacturing
- Design reviews
- Structural fabrication processes including cutting, welding, forming, machining and more.
- The product development process and manufacturing principles
- The systems prototyping process
- Production changes
- Final assembly processes
- Quality assurance processes
Engineering Areas:
Electrical, Hydraulic or Powertrain Engineering
- 3D cad package experience
- Basic knowledge of Electrical or Hydraulic Schematics
- Basic knowledge of Electrical/Electronic or Hydraulic Test Equipment
- Basic ability to format and analyze results of Data Acquisition tests.
- Basic knowledge of engines, transmissions, gearboxes, heating/cooling systems
- Ability to parse, organize and create test reports from collected data.
- Motivated and self – starter
Structural Engineering
- Emphasis on design and manufacturing course work. Basic working knowledge of a 3D modeling software, preferably Creo…AND/OR:
- Emphasis on structural course work. Basic working knowledge of a FEA program such as ANSYS
- Strong hobbies and interests in all things mechanical.
- Previous internship working with construction equipment or civil engineering projects like bridges is a plus.
- Experience in a test environment, application of strain gages, accelerometers, and other measurement equipment on large steel structures is a plus.
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
- Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Assist in the analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant layouts.
- Participate in Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction activities.
- Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
- Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision making.
- Assist with time studies, capacity analysis, labor utilization, and line balancing activities.
- Support implementation of manufacturing process changes and validation of improvements.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Gain exposure to assembly processes, material flow, ergonomics, and manufacturing systems.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to safety, quality, and productivity concerns.
- Utilize AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or other data analysis tools to create reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Assist with new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
Preferred Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineering:
- Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and heavy equipment production.
- Experience with process mapping, data collection, or statistical analysis is a plus
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited university studying toward a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Must have and maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0/4.0
- Should be mechanically inclined and have an interest in new product development, construction equipment, and manufacturing.
The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.
EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN