About the role#
Lincoln Electric is seeking a Project Engineering intern for a 16-month term starting in Spring 2027. This full-time, paid position is based on-site and requires travel between Mississauga and Waterdown, Ontario. You will work across various teams to support project execution, budget management, and process improvement.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate with Proposals, Engineering, Projects, and Production teams.
- Track project budgets and find cost-reduction opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with current and new vendors.
- Generate project documentation using SAP and MS Office.
- Create and review Bills of Materials (BOMs) for projects and sub-product lines.
- Evaluate project health and budget status on a weekly basis.
- Develop and compile user manuals for custom systems.
- Implement project management techniques and identify process automations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the 3rd year of a Mechanical Engineering university co-op program.
- Practical mechanical design skills and experience with CAD software like SolidWorks.
- Programming experience with Visual Basic or similar languages.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication, documentation, and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and solid observation skills.
- Ability to commit to a 16-month term.
- Proof of full vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to accommodation.
- Preferred: A minimum GPA of 3.0.
Location & details#
- This role is on-site at 939 Gana Court, Mississauga, Ontario, and 8 Enterprise Crescent, Waterdown, Ontario.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric manufactures arc welding and robotic welding systems. The company also produces plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment alongside brazing and soldering alloys. Founded in 1895, it maintains a presence in over 160 countries. The firm is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and employs more than 10,000 people.
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