The Role
Summer electrical engineering intern supporting manufacturing operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment repairs, process improvements, reliability, safety, and quality initiatives. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing maintenance procedures, implementing engineering solutions, and presenting project findings to leadership. Candidates must be pursuing an electrical engineering degree, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Summary Generated by Built In
This full-time summer internship includes a minimum 10-week assignment and offers a competitive monthly salary. Interns may also be eligible for company-provided housing or a housing stipend based on individual needs. At Arconic, interns are valued contributors who work on meaningful projects, collaborate with leaders across the business, and gain practical experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Each intern is paired with both a manager and mentor to support their professional growth throughout the program. As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you will support operational, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance, reliability, safety, and quality across Arconic facilities.
Internship Highlights:
- Real-world engineering projects with measurable business impact.
- Exposure to manufacturing operations and industrial technologies.
- Opportunities to present project results to leadership and compete in the company-wide Intern Presentation Challenge.
- Networking opportunities with leaders, executives, and fellow interns.
- Plant tours, volunteer activities, leadership sessions, and social events.
- Personalized mentorship and professional development.
In this role, you will:
- Support operational projects and strategic initiatives.
- Provide engineering support to maintenance and operations teams.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and assist with corrective actions.
- Support equipment repairs, rebuilds, and restoration efforts.
- Develop and improve maintenance and repair procedures.
- Assist with equipment upgrades and process improvements.
- Promote quality, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement engineering solutions.
- Present project findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership at the conclusion of the internship
Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Expected graduation between August 2027 and May 2028.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in manufacturing, automation, controls, industrial systems, or reliability engineering.
- Previous internship, co-op, research, or manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrated success in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership experience through student organizations, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
- Initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Expected graduation between August 2027 and May 2028
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to meet export control compliance requirements for access to controlled technology under EAR and/or ITAR
- Interest in manufacturing, automation, controls, industrial systems, or reliability engineering
- Previous internship, co-op, research, or manufacturing experience
- Demonstrated success in a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Leadership experience through student organizations, extracurricular activities, or community involvement
- Initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Arconic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arconic and has not been reviewed or approved by Arconic.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for similar roles and is often characterized as fair relative to the market, even when other aspects of the experience are mixed.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program features a robust 401(k) design with both company matching and an additional employer contribution, making retirement benefits a standout component of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with eligibility beginning on day one for some roles, complemented by an employee assistance program and healthcare navigation services.
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Arconic Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets. Keep up with us here to find out how we're helping to advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets.
