Manufacturing Intern

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Manufacturing Intern

Summerville, SC

Summary:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Intern to lead continuous improvement activities in the production of thermoplastic monofilaments used in Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) applications. The intern will be tasked with providing problem-solving expertise to enhance product quality and performance. During the internship, the candidate will be assigned a project that is expected to be completed within the tenure of the internship or co-op assignment. This role includes the opportunity to work closely with a mentor from the Operations team.

The ideal candidate should be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field. The applicant must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, exhibit excellent problem-solving and data analysis abilities, and demonstrate creativity and self-motivation. The ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment is also essential for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement activities in the production of thermoplastic monofilaments for Paper Machine Clothing (PMC) applications.
• Provide problem solving expertise to find solutions
• Assigned to a project that can be completed during the internship / co-op assignment
• Work with a mentor from the Operations team

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Undergraduate or graduate student working towards their degree in one of the following areas: Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• Great problem solving and data analysis skills,
• Creative, self-driven, and able to work with a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate student working towards their degree in one of the following areas: Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Don't meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply - your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.