About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship at our Lexington, Kentucky facility. You will support our Engineering department by applying your academic knowledge to practical, hands-on projects. We offer a program designed to provide meaningful experience through technical assignments that align with your field of study.
What you'll do#
- Support senior engineers by planning and performing analytical activities.
- Participate in a Lowest Cost of Ownership project for material handling equipment.
- Test products, systems, and components to evaluate durability, safety, and performance.
- Analyze performance trends and databases to create reports and recommendations.
- Coordinate with suppliers to acquire new production parts.
- Manage Bills of Materials and other data within our ERP system.
- Review and verify the implementation of corrective actions at the factory.
- Perform root cause analysis and develop systems to track corrective action effectiveness.
- Collect and analyze maintenance data to identify cost drivers.
- Participate in the assembly, building, and disassembly of forklifts and their components.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering degree program.
- Ability to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Experience with CAD software, specifically Siemens NX if possible.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, wiring diagrams, and process sheets.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and pneumatic tools.
- Ability to use torque wrenches and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
- Capability to lift and handle assembly components weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to maneuver lifting devices for components heavier than 50 pounds, such as motors or tires.
Location & details#
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
About CLARK Material Handling Company
CLARK Material Handling Company produces a range of internal combustion and electric forklifts. The company operates as a global manufacturer and has built over one million trucks since its inception. Founded in 1903, the organization maintains its headquarters in Flower Mound, Texas. It supports its distribution through a network of more than 550 dealers.
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