About the role#
The Mechanical Engineering Summer 2027 Internship at Lincoln Electric offers students hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing. Based in Gainesville, Georgia, this program connects your academic studies to real-world engineering projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers on research, development, and production support tasks.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with R&D engineers to support new product development.
- Review product designs to improve processes within our manufacturing environment.
- Create manufacturing processes for new products.
- Analyze and improve the quality and production of global products.
- Participate in an environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Work with teams on capital projects and production support.
- Select, specify, and implement equipment to improve product manufacturing.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis.
- An interest in working within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Location & details#
- Location: Gainesville, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 25th to August 6th).
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship. Sponsorship for work authorization is not provided.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric manufactures arc welding and robotic welding systems. The company also produces plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment alongside brazing and soldering alloys. Founded in 1895, it maintains a presence in over 160 countries. The firm is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and employs more than 10,000 people.
How to get in at Lincoln Electric
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