About the role#
This internship offers the opportunity to work on real production problems within a manufacturing environment. You will join the manufacturing engineering team in Greenville, South Carolina, to own a project from start to finish. Your work will span sustaining engineering, new product launches, and continuous improvement. You will gain hands-on experience on the production floor, receive mentorship from engineers, and present your findings to plant leadership at the end of the summer.
What you'll do#
- Follow all work and safety rules while demonstrating company values and leadership principles.
- Own a defined improvement project, such as reducing test failures or improving cycle times, from data collection through implementation.
- Use data to measure process performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements using tools like time studies and root cause analysis.
- Support new product introduction activities including line layouts and process flow tracking.
- Create and update work instructions and standard work for production processes.
- Design and build fixtures, tooling, and workstation improvements using CAD software.
- Participate in lean activities such as 5S, waste reduction, and kaizen events.
- Collaborate with production team leads, operators, quality, and maintenance staff to implement solutions.
- Learn manufacturing systems like MES, PLM, and torque tool setup software.
- Present project results and recommendations to the engineering team and plant leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline, with a preference for rising juniors or seniors.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Interest in manufacturing, production, and hands-on problem solving.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Some exposure to CAD tools.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining detail-oriented and organized.
- Proactive, curious, and comfortable working on a production floor.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenville, South Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 to 12 weeks).
- Work Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: $25.92 per hour.
About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies manufactures industrial climate control equipment. It operates through brands including Trane and Thermo King to provide heating, cooling, and transportation climate solutions. The company is based in Davidson, North Carolina. It employs over 15,000 people and functions as a public company.
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