About the role#
The PJ Wallbank Springs Summer Engineering Intern Academy is designed for undergraduate college engineering students and graduating high school seniors. This is a full-time, on-site program based in Port Huron, Michigan, running from May to August 2027. We focus on hands-on experience, one-on-one coaching, and real-world engineering challenges rather than repetitive tasks. You will work across product design, equipment design, process engineering, and industrial engineering.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate across departments to solve engineering challenges, such as reducing downtime, improving quality, or increasing throughput.
- Own projects that require you to weigh system tradeoffs, think in systems, and use abstract reasoning to understand core problems.
- Participate in design, analysis, and process improvement.
- Reflect on your learning and present takeaways to your peers and leaders.
- Engage in interactive learning sessions and receive coaching to accelerate your professional growth.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college engineering degree program, with a preference for Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to apply physics, math, and logic to technical work.
- A natural curiosity and a genuine desire to learn quickly.
- Comfort working with ambiguity and asking clarifying questions.
- A willingness to accept coaching and strive for high standards.
Location & details#
- Location: Port Huron, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May-August).
- Status: Full-time and paid position.
About PJ Wallbank Springs, Inc.
PJ Wallbank Springs, Inc. manufactures clutch return technology and spring pack assemblies for the automotive industry. Founded in 1982, the company operates from its headquarters in Port Huron, Michigan. It employs between 51 and 200 people. The firm specializes in components such as piston return technology and coil spring assemblies for vehicle transmissions.
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