About the role#
As a Facilities Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in asset management, equipment reliability, and facilities operations. You will work directly with the Facilities Leadership team to build a comprehensive digital asset management system for Building #1 using Eptura, our computerized maintenance management system. This role focuses on transforming how we organize, access, and manage critical maintenance information to improve operational efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Review, organize, and standardize equipment hierarchies within Eptura.
- Index and digitize technical documents, including equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and schematics.
- Build detailed digital records for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility systems.
- Translate OEM guidelines into clear, step-by-step preventive maintenance checklists and digital work plans.
- Develop equipment-specific Bills of Materials to support maintenance planning and spare parts inventory.
- Link technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and parts information directly to equipment records.
- Establish consistent data-entry procedures and documentation standards.
- Collaborate with leadership to create onboarding templates for potential use at other locations.
- Track project milestones and monitor completion metrics.
- Present your accomplishments and a live demonstration of the Eptura system to the Facilities Leadership team at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Preferred coursework in Facilities Systems, Technical Drafting, or Asset Management.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar data management tools.
- Foundational ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
- Familiarity with database navigation and digital recordkeeping.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to learn new software and technical processes.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Lansing, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Neogen Corporation
Neogen Corporation operates in the biotechnology research sector. Founded in 1982, the company provides services for food processing, agriculture, and animal protein industries. It also supports life sciences, toxicology, and the companion animal market. The firm is based in Lansing, Michigan, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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