Interns Summer 2027 - Engineering

This is your opportunity to learn from the best! Manitowoc Cranes is looking for self-starting, motivated Engineering Interns for Summer 2027. This position is located in Shady Grove, PA. This is the perfect opportunity to enhance your education with practical hands-on experience to prepare you for your future and Build Something Real. This is a support role for engineering, with manufacturing and new product development exposure. You will interact with managers, project leaders, and engineers on a daily basis.

THE DAY TO DAY…

• Support engineering staff by performing basic engineering assignments in the design and development of crane control systems.
• This can involve participation with planning, technology research, functional design, prototyping, product/component testing, etc.

In this internship you will gain experience with multiple engineering roles such as Application, Electrical, Hydraulic, Powertrain and Structural.

You will be exposed to:

• Office Environment
• 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

Engineering Areas:

Electrical, Hydraulic or Powertrain Engineering

• 3D cad package experience
• Basic knowledge of Electrical or Hydraulic Schematics
• Basic knowledge of Electrical/Electronic or Hydraulic Test Equipment
• Basic ability to format and analyze results of Data Acquisition tests.
• Basic knowledge of engines, transmissions, gearboxes, heating/cooling systems
• Ability to parse, organize and create test reports from collected data.
• Motivated and self – starter

Structural Engineering

• Emphasis on design and manufacturing course work. Basic working knowledge of a 3D modeling software, preferably Creo…AND/OR:
• Emphasis on structural course work. Basic working knowledge of a FEA program such as ANSYS
• Strong hobbies and interests in all things mechanical.
• Previous internship working with construction equipment or civil engineering projects like bridges is a plus.
• Experience in a test environment, application of strain gages, accelerometers, and other measurement equipment on large steel structures is a plus.

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 for Manufacturing Engineering:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled as a student at an accredited university studying toward a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Must have and maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0/4.0
• Should be mechanically inclined and have an interest in new product development, construction equipment, and manufacturing.