About this opportunity
Wabash lists this Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 opportunity in lafayette, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Overview:
A proactive innovator helping to move the industry forward, from first to the final mile.
We are a world-class manufacturer of advanced engineered solutions and services for transportation, logistics and distribution industries, with capabilities recognized for innovation, reliability and industry expertise.
Our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities drives everything we do. Our deep understanding of changing demands gives us insight into what to create and how to create them. Our courage to make big innovations puts us in a class of our own in providing breakthrough improvements for our customers' businesses.
About the Internship Program:
As an intern, you'll gain invaluable real-world experience by taking on a meaningful project that has a direct impact on your business. You will have the opportunity to present your work to fellow interns, managers, and our senior leadership team.
Beyond your project work, our internship program will enhance your professional journey through a variety of experiences. You'll attend weekly Lunch and Learns to gain insights from leaders across departments and participate in Insights Discovery to understand and leverage your strengths and working styles. You'll also build meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and professionals, and engage in social and volunteer events to expand your network.
Your Responsibilities:
Support the design, development, and optimization of equipment and processes used in the production of DuraPlate panels.
Plan, design, and implementation of scrap conveyor system to remove a safety risk from DuraPlate Operations. The design will integrate with current equipment and be able to accept expansion from future designs.
Other duties as assigned
Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
Pursuing students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Targeting students with Mechanical and Thermodynamics knowledge.
Engineering software skills (CAD or SolidWorks preferred).
Strong Communication Skills.
Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.
Who can apply
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