The posting
Job Description
THE DAY TO DAY…
- Support engineering staff by performing basic engineering assignments in the design and development of crane control systems (Electrical) or crane structures and mechanisms (Mechanical)
- This can involve participation with planning, technology research, functional design, prototyping, product/component testing, etc.
In this internship you will gain experience with:
Electrical & Computer Engineering Interns:
- Embedded controllers in electric over hydraulic circuits
- Electrical circuit design in construction equipment applications
- Hydraulic control systems
- Creo / Windchill
- C/C++ for embedded controllers
- Microsoft Office
Mechanical Interns:
- Concept Development
- Material Selection and Component Design
- Production Improvements
- Product Customizations
- Creo / Windchill
- Microsoft Office
You will be exposed to:
- Office Environment
- Lattice boom crawler crane design and manufacturing
- Design reviews
- Structural fabrication processes including cutting, welding, forming, machining and more
- The product development process and manufacturing principles
- The systems prototyping process
- Production changes
- Final assembly processes
- Quality assurance processes
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering:
- Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
- Assist in the analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant layouts.
- Participate in Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction activities.
- Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools.
- Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision making.
- Assist with time studies, capacity analysis, labor utilization, and line balancing activities.
- Support implementation of manufacturing process changes and validation of improvements.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Gain exposure to assembly processes, material flow, ergonomics, and manufacturing systems.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to safety, quality, and productivity concerns.
- Utilize AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or other data analysis tools to create reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Assist with new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and heavy equipment production.
- Experience with process mapping, data collection, or statistical analysis is a plus.
About Us
The Manitowoc Company was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile hydraulic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, and tower cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, Shuttlelift, and Upfits by Aspen Equipment brand names.
EOE / DISABLED / VETERAN
