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Machine Risk Analysis Intern

CompanySTIHL
LocationVirginia Beach
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Engineering team by gathering and documenting automation component data and assisting with data analysis to assess risks related to technology obsolescence. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and support production continuity.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
7767
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
STIHL builds on experience. Founded in 1926 by Andreas Stihl as a one-man company, STIHL has branched out to be a world leader in the portable outdoor power equipment industry. We’ve held onto our values as we’ve grown, believing progress demands strong roots in order to flourish in a meaningful way. As a family-owned business with great global impact, sustainability is built into the structure of our company. STIHL is grounded in tradition and its command of innovation. STIHL gets things done. Working with nature requires both, skill and craft. STIHL products use highly sophisticated technology, developed to match our customers’ needs: straightforward, effective, long-lasting and hands-on. From the professional to the hobbyist, STIHL helps to face new endeavors and guarantees a reliable partner is at hand, whenever needed. STIHL helps people grow. A career at STIHL means innovative work, centered around our high-technology products. As a global company, we offer you international opportunities and entrust you with challenging tasks. Together, we seek new ideas while maintaining the highest standards of quality, which have reinforced STIHL’s legacy for almost a century. We can always rely on our highly motivated personnel, their diverse talents and varied expertise. At STIHL, you craft your career. Thanks to our transparent structures, we create space for you to develop both personally and professionally. Your decisions will help shape STIHL’s future. As you grow, we’ll grow, together as a company. Data protection is important to us. You can find further information on this and the imprint here: https://www.stihl.com/social-media-privacy-policy.aspx https://corporate.stihl.de/de/footer/impressum
About the Role

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 Process Engineering team as a Machine Risk Analysis intern.

 

As a Process Engineer Intern, you will be exposed to hands-on data collection, system analysis, and risk assessment initiatives that support manufacturing continuity and production reliability. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering teams to address real-world challenges related to technology obsolescence within automated manufacturing systems.

 

In this role, you will support the Engineering team by gathering and documenting automation component data across assembly equipment, including PLCs, controllers, and network components. You will help build and maintain a centralized SharePoint-based database and collaborate with the team to analyze the data to identify obsolescence risks, support informed decision-making and proactive production planning.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Engineering team to identify and document automation components for assembly machines
  • Log component data into a centralized SharePoint database
  • Support the development of a structured system to track component obsolescence and associated risk
  • Assist with data analysis to help assess replacement challenges and potential production impacts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accuracy and completeness of collected data
  • Contribute to efforts that support reduced downtime and improved production continuity

 

Internship Goals:

  • Understand impact of obsolescence in manufacturing
  • Build data sets for analysis
  • Gain a deeper understanding of risk management

Specifications:

Candidate Perferences

Academic Year: Sophomore, Junior

Area of Study: Computer Science, Engineering

Software Experience: SharePoint

 

Additional Information:

Work Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM (flexible)

Department: Assembly
Compensation: $20/hr

Key Skills
Data CollectionSystem AnalysisRisk AssessmentManufacturing ContinuityProduction ReliabilityAutomation ComponentsSharePointData AnalysisCollaborationDocumentationObsolescence ManagementDecision-MakingProduction PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationDowntime ReductionProfessional Development
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology