Intern: Manufacturing Engineering - Tooling (Spring 2023)

Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Mack Trucks, a member of The Volvo Group, is one of North America's largest producers of heavy-duty trucks. Part of Volvo’s Group Trucks Operations (GTO), the Lehigh Valley Operation is one of 50 plants globally dedicated to the manufacturing of trucks. MACK® vehicles are sold and serviced in more than 45 countries worldwide. Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations' public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation's roadways.Location: Alburtis RoadMacungie, Pennsylvania Purpose/Description:The purpose of this internship is to allow the student/intern to prepare for their future by applying what was learned during coursework (theory, skill development, professionalism) to the working world. Interns will be provided extensive hands-on experience in their field of study. The intern will work on important and innovative projects alongside our experienced staff and engineers.Core Responsibilities:Work with other departments to implement new and emerging technologies including, Robotics, AI/ML, Electromobility, Virtual Manufacturing, PLCs, etc. depending on interestsInvestigate and document innovative solutions to support manufacturingSupport the competence development activities within the department, with a focus on emerging technologiesAssist the team with research and development activities surrounding existing solutions and through the development of new concepts.Work in our Innovation Space to help showcase the manufacturing technologies we have in the factory through prototyping activitiesDevelop sustainable visuals showcasing each competence area to understand each areas on-going activities, available solutions, and development opportunities (competence areas include Automation, Virtual Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing and RPA)Critical Competencies:Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it onCommunication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensivelyDependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job doneFlexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignmentsAutonomous: works independently, learns what is needed to do the job.Initiative: proposes improvements and take the lead in implementing them.Excellent computer skills; proficient in Excel, Power Point, WordThrives in a team-based environmentMinimum Education and Experience:Must be currently pursuing an Engineering degree and remain fully enrolled in program during the duration of the internshipApplicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0Spring Interns may work up to 30 hours per week and must be enrolled as full-time student.Preferred Degrees- Controls Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other related fieldPrefer a motivated Junior or Senior in good academic standing