What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at Wieland?
Overview
Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!
Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect
Wieland is hiring Engineering Interns. The internship program provides participants with hands-on experience in the Rapid Prototype Lab, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies and processes such as 3D scanning, resin and FDM printing, sintering of metal-printed parts, reverse engineering, component design, 3D simulation, and CAD/CAM software for developing designs. This role is located in Pine Hall, NC and will be fully on-site.
Starting Pay: $15/hr
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Responsibilities
Engineering Intern Responsibilities:
Participation and Project Management in one or more projects listed:
• Casting simulations.• Thermocouple integration for melt monitoring.• Ultrasonic testing on cast shells.• Melt transfer strategy development.• SMED for casting frame change overs.• Drone development for inspection, delivery system and confined spaces.• Develop full-scale 3D printing production system.• Process optimization of machines.• Micro-cooling.• Designing and developing holder for inline testing equipment for drawing machines.• Reverse engineering of components.• Development of measuring equipment for inline dimensional verification.• Collaborating and working with other sister facilities for project developments.• Optimizing work-order flow CNC and 3D units.• Infrared scanning development for electrical inspection using drones.
Engineering Intern Qualifications:
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.• Experience with 3D printing, CAD, and technical drawings.• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.• Basic knowledge of tools and computer literacy.• Energetic, creative, and comfortable presenting to large groups.• Familiarity with drone development, including assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or flight operations.• Foundational programming skills (e.g., Python, C , or embedded systems) with an interest in automation or robotics.• Hands-on experience or strong aptitude for new machine implementation, including setup, calibration, testing, and process optimization.
Qualifications
Joining Wieland’s team gives you…
- Experience- Students will be exposed to the use of automation, high end machinery, AutoCAD, and plant floor problem solving, all while being mentored by practicing engineers with 5 years of experience.
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and 35 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
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