Engineering Intern

BDC Brands is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to support our Maintenance team while being directly mentored by our Plant Engineer. This role is designed for a hands-on, driven individual who wants real-world experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

The intern will play a key role in building foundational systems that improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and operational scalability. 

Key Responsibilities:

Asset & Documentation Management

• Develop and organize a centralized equipment and asset library.
• Collect, digitize, and catalog equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documentation. 

Inventory & Parts Management

• Build and maintain parts inventory system (critical spares, consumables, reorder points).
• Organize and document tool inventory.
• Identify gaps and recommend improvements to inventory accuracy and availability.

Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program Development

• Assist in designing and implementing a Preventative Maintenance program.
• Create PM schedules, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Support tracking and reporting of maintenance activities and equipment downtime.

Hands-On Equipment Support

• Work alongside maintenance technicians on equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvement.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and process improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Controls/Electrical, or Chemical Engineering. 
• Preferred Skills & Traits. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work hands-on in a plant environment. 
• Organized and detail oriented. 
• Problem-solver with a “figure it out” mentality. 
• Proficient in Excel or similar tools. 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct mentorship from Plant Engineer.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ownership of impactful projects.
• Exposure to maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Potential for future full-time opportunity.