About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work alongside our engineering and cross-functional teams to support projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and process performance. You will gain hands-on experience in project management, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives while contributing to our operational goals.
What you'll do#
- Assist with engineering projects related to manufacturing, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret technical data to find improvement opportunities.
- Support process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity initiatives.
- Help troubleshoot equipment, process, and production issues.
- Participate in project planning, execution, and tracking.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Conduct research to support engineering recommendations.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, environmental, and safety teams.
- Support capital projects and equipment upgrades.
- Participate in plant, laboratory, office, and field activities.
- Present your project findings and recommendations at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Environmental, or Civil Engineering.
- Relevant academic projects, laboratory work, research, or previous internship experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to collect, organize, and interpret technical data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to follow all company, environmental, and safety policies.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Canaan, Connecticut.
- You may work in a combination of office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
- The role may require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hard hats, and steel-toed footwear, when in manufacturing or field locations.
About Minerals Technologies Inc.
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a specialty minerals company that develops and delivers mineral-based products for diverse industrial and consumer markets. The company operates in sectors including paper, pharmaceuticals, construction, and automotive manufacturing. Headquartered in New York City, it maintains a global presence with over 150 locations and 12 research and development centers. The organization employs approximately 4,000 people across 34 countries.
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