Maintenance Intern

Who We Are  

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose:

The Facilities Intern will be supporting the Facilities department by analyzing and improving key components of Lindt’s chocolate production equipment.  The Facilities department is responsible for keeping our 1 million square foot factory running efficiently while constantly improving processes and equipment performance.  This internship will expose you to chocolate production processes, mechanical component analysis, building infrastructure, robotics, and so much more.  Within this role you will be tasked with analyzing the failure of machine components, developing new prototypes, calculating the efficiency of systems, and performing data analysis.  This role will combine your engineering and mathematical skills to help Lindt create the world’s best chocolate!

What To Expect as a Lindtern:

Our twelve-week Lindternship program offers hands-on experience allowing undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical skills and contribute to projects that directly impact our business. During the summer, interns will be paired with a mentor, attend professional career development workshops/sessions and attend networking events to meet additional team members.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Weak Component Analysis

• Utilize mechanical engineering principles such as material composition, load and stress analysis, and fatigue failure analysis to determine failure mode of component(s)
• Redesign or propose a potential improvement and fabricate prototype
• Install and monitor prototype performance in the system against a verifiable success criterion

Thermodynamic Efficiency Analysis

• Identify all installed components and calculate ideal system performance of a building/process utility system
• Calculate actual system performance and calculate the efficiency ratio
• Identify biggest areas of loss and propose corrective actions

Parts Priority Number

• Gain knowledge of Lindt’s manufacturing processes to identify the most essential equipment in the factory
• Analyze historical spare parts usage data
• Combine the equipment knowledge with the usage data to develop a parts priority number (PPN)

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

• Prior internship experience preferred but not required

• Demonstrated proficiency with a computer and with MS software

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of engineering principles
• Strong mathematical skills

Education:

• Be a Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited University Degree Program - Preferably with a focus on Mechanical Engineering, other STEM degrees may apply

Other Requirements:

• Onsite role only

Total Rewards:

Compensation Range: $20 an hour

Our Perks & Amenities:

• Summer Hours – leave at 3pm on Fridays
• Fully equipped, on-site Fitness center & Locker rooms
• Full-service Cafeteria
• Free Chocolate

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lindt USA will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.  Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.

If you are looking to join a winning team and fast-track your career, contact us!

Join us in our journey of excellence, impact, and growth #LifeAtLindt