Engineering Project Management Intern

About Us:

We are more than just chainsaws, blowers, and trimmers. We have a long-standing tradition of hiring diverse, talented people who help make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovation, high-quality products, and comprehensive services.

As part of our internship program, students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on, real-world experience within a leading industry, working on meaningful projects that contribute to day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives
• Volunteer to assist with company events such as the Family Picnic, Employee Summit, Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp, and other events as needed.
• Complete a final presentation outlining their internship experience, which may be presented to their direct supervisor and colleagues.
• Gain hands-on exposure to projects, team collaboration, and professional development opportunities designed to prepare them for future careers.
• Participate in learning sessions, networking opportunities, and community-building activities across the organization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Join us for an exciting summer!  We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Engineering Project Management team as a Engineering Project Management intern.

As a Engineering Project Management intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the launch of a highly automated assembly line for professional-grade battery packs. This role offers exposure to advanced manufacturing systems, cross-functional project collaboration, and production readiness activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will assist with assembly line setup and installation, support production trials and validation efforts, track and analyze scrap, and help develop clear work instructions for operators. You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to support project milestones and contribute to continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the organization, set up, and installation of a brand-new, highly automated assembly line for professional grade battery packs
• Assist in preparing for and executing production trial runs, validations, and testing activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and external suppliers to drive project milestones
• Track scrap, perform root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and present findings to stakeholders
• Develop clear, detailed assembly work instructions for the operations team

Internship Goals:

• Develop effective cross‑departmental and external communication skills
• Gain hands-on experience in measuring and supporting the success of a manufacturing launch
• Learn how to prepare, validate, and execute new manufacturing equipment and highly automated production processes

Specifications

Academic Year: Junior, Senior

Area of Study: Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Software Experience: MS Office, Microsoft Outlook

Additional Information:

Work Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM

Department: EPM
Compensation: $20/hr