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Engineering & Maintenance Intern
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Engineering & Maintenance Intern
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About this position
About this Position
We are looking for a proactive and motivated intern to join our Engineering and Maintenance team at our manufacturing facility. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in equipment maintenance, engineering projects, and process optimization. The internship focuses on supporting the reliability of plant operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and digital transformation in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Maintenance Leadership and Asset Reliability:
- Assist in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
- Use data from the Maintenance Management System to monitor equipment performance and suggest optimizations.
- Support maintenance schedules for planned and unplanned repairs, collaborating with technicians to minimize downtime.
Digital Transformation in Engineering and Maintenance:
- Contribute to the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT sensors, predictive analytics, and digital twins for maintenance and equipment monitoring.
- Collaborate on integrating new digital tools and software into maintenance workflows, enhancing real-time decision-making.
- Assist in the rollout and training of staff on digital platforms, ensuring smooth adoption and utilization.
Engineering and Technical Assistance:
- Participate in plant modifications, upgrades, and new installations, incorporating digital solutions for enhanced system performance.
- Assist in root cause analysis for equipment failures and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Work with the team on infrastructure improvement projects to support continuous production excellence.
Capital Investment and Project Management:
- Collaborate on site capital investment projects, contributing to project planning, tracking, and reporting.
- Assist in evaluating project feasibility, ensuring alignment with long-term operational and strategic goals.
- Support compliance with project management standards, emphasizing safety and environmental considerations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with production, safety, quality, and other departments to align maintenance and engineering activities with operational needs.
- Support the coordination of activities to ensure plant schedules and quality standards are met.
- Assist in aligning local maintenance and engineering practices with global and regional strategies.
- Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation:
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
- Assist in implementing Industry 4.0 technologies for predictive maintenance and process optimization.
- Contribute to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability projects, focusing on innovative solutions for reducing waste and improving equipment performance.
Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance:
- Support compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations in all engineering and maintenance activities.
- Assist in risk assessments and the implementation of safety management systems.
- Promote a culture of safety by participating in safety audits and initiatives.
What makes you a good fit
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with maintenance practices, CMMS systems, and root cause analysis is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and digitalization in manufacturing.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an eagerness to learn.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Key Competencies:
- Interest in engineering and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
- Aptitude for digital tools and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement
Work Environment:
- The internship is based at our manufacturing plant in Scheemda, with exposure to both office and shop floor activities.
Interaction with maintenance, engineering, and cross-functional teams is an integral part of the role.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
We promote careers in flexible working models and enable career-life integration for different capacity levels. We thus welcome applications in full-time and part-time.JOB ID: 24073900
Job Locations: Netherlands, Groningen, Scheemda
Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.benelux@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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