Engineering Intern

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Engineering Intern to support maintenance and reliability initiatives at our Lake City facility. This role provides hands-on experience working with mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance (PM) programs, and technical documentation.

The ideal candidate will gain exposure to real-world industrial operations while contributing to the development and optimization of maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Analysis & Maintenance Support

• Review OEM manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to understand equipment functionality.
• Extract and develop preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and recommended service intervals from technical documentation.
• Identify critical equipment components based on function, failure impact, and downtime risk.

Documentation & System Management

• Create and maintain detailed PM task lists and spare parts inventories using Excel and Word.
• Support updates within SAP CMMS systems to ensure accurate maintenance records and asset data.
• Cross-check manuals and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to validate PM procedures and spare parts accuracy.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with maintenance technicians, OEM representatives, and maintenance leadership to clarify technical details when documentation is incomplete.
• Translate technical information into clear, concise, and actionable maintenance procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Assist with initiatives related to reliability, Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Contribute to process improvements focused on reducing downtime and improving asset performance.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Coursework

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Completed coursework in:
• Engineering fundamentals (mechanical or electrical)
• Technical writing or documentation
• Maintenance or reliability concepts (preferred but not required)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., motors, pumps, conveyors, sensors).

Analytical Thinking

• Ability to extract maintenance requirements from technical documentation.
• Capable of identifying critical components based on risk and operational impact.

Documentation & Organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with SAP CMMS or similar maintenance management systems.

Attention to Detail

• Strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and completeness in technical documentation.
• Ability to validate information across multiple sources (manuals, BOMs, system data).

Communication Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gather information from technical stakeholders.
• Ability to write clear, structured, and concise maintenance instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Experience reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Interest in Lean manufacturing, TPM, or industrial optimization.