Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About the role

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

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Where is the work: Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will work directly with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, quality teams, and maintenance technicians to support assembly operations and continuous improvement initiatives. This hands-on position provides practical experience in manufacturing processes, problem-solving, process improvement, and production support within a fast-paced assembly environment.

The intern will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor learning production processes, assisting with engineering projects, collecting data, and supporting efforts to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support

• Assist manufacturing engineers in supporting daily assembly operations.
• Observe and document manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Help troubleshoot production issues and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist with updating work instructions, process documentation, and assembly procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing activities.
• Support implementation of process improvements and error-proofing solutions.

Equipment and Tooling

• Assist with assembly fixture, tooling, and workstation improvement projects.
• Support equipment installation, testing, and validation activities.
• Work alongside maintenance personnel to understand equipment operation and reliability practices.
• Participate in ergonomic and workplace organization initiatives.

Quality Support

• Assist with investigations into manufacturing and assembly quality issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Help gather and organize quality and process performance data.
• Participate in process audits and inspections as assigned.

Project Support

• Assist engineering staff with manufacturing projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Track project activities, action items, and progress updates.
• Support new product introduction activities and engineering change implementation.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation.

Floor Engagement

• Maintain an active presence on the production floor.
• Work directly with operators to learn assembly processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Completion of sophomore year preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing operations.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• Previous manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or skilled trades experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo or AutoCAD.
• Experience working in team-based environments.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing assembly environment.
• Learn Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Gain exposure to manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and production systems.
• Work alongside experienced manufacturing, quality, and maintenance professionals.

Key Competencies

• Eagerness to learn
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Initiative and adaptability
• Communication skills
• Safety awareness

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and machinery while following all safety requirements.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range

• $18.00 - $26.50
• Compensation Type: Hourly
• Incentive Eligible: No
• Sales Commission Eligible: No