About the role#
The Maintenance Systems & Asset Management Intern supports maintenance digitalization efforts at the Auburn facility during and after the SAP S/4HANA implementation. You will work with Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Storeroom teams to improve equipment master data, preventative maintenance programs, spare parts management, and planning processes. This role focuses on establishing accurate asset information, optimizing the storeroom, and creating a sustainable maintenance system to improve reliability and efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Validate and maintain equipment master records in SAP S/4HANA and verify functional locations.
- Review equipment hierarchies and maintain work center and maintenance planning data.
- Support the setup of preventive maintenance tasks, standardize frequencies, and develop maintenance procedures.
- Assist with spare parts cataloging, verify inventory attributes, and conduct material master cleanup.
- Identify obsolete inventory and help optimize storeroom locations and cycle counts.
- Develop reports and dashboards to track maintenance performance, equipment trends, and compliance metrics.
- Participate in improvement projects, perform process mapping, and support 5S initiatives.
- Document standard work procedures and identify ways to simplify maintenance processes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze large data sets.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational communication skills.
- Genuine interest in manufacturing operations and industrial maintenance.
- Experience with SAP, ERP systems, Power BI, or database tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Auburn, Indiana.
- This is a full-time, paid, rolling internship.
- You will work on-site in a manufacturing environment.
- You must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 55 pounds regularly.
- The work environment is noisy and includes potential exposure to carbon black dust.
- You are required to wear specific personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and earplugs, while on the shop floor.
About Continental
Continental operates as a global supplier for the motor vehicle industry. The company develops technologies for sustainable and connected mobility for people and goods. Its work spans vehicle networking, tire production, and automated driving systems. Founded in 1871, the firm maintains operations in 56 countries. It employs over 10,000 people.
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