Throughout the summer, you'll gain hands-on experience analyzing equipment performance, investigating reliability issues, and developing data-driven solutions that improve plant operations. A key focus of this internship will be supporting the continued development of the site's Asset Health Map program, a strategic initiative designed to improve equipment health visibility, prioritize reliability risks, and guide maintenance and capital investment decisions.
This internship is ideal for students who enjoy solving complex technical problems, analyzing data, improving equipment performance, and working directly with manufacturing operations.Responsibilities Include:
Asset Health Mapping & Reliability Analytics
Support the continued development and implementation of the site's Asset Health Map program.
Collect, organize, and analyze equipment reliability, maintenance, inspection, and operational data to improve visibility into asset health and performance.
Evaluate equipment condition indicators and reliability metrics to identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities.
Develop tools and processes that improve how asset health information is tracked, communicated, and utilized across the site.
Assist in establishing standardized methodologies for assessing equipment condition and reliability performance.
Predictive & Preventive Maintenance Improvements
Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives that improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Review maintenance strategies and equipment histories to identify opportunities for optimization.
Analyze condition monitoring data, inspection findings, and maintenance records to support proactive maintenance decision-making.
Assist in evaluating maintenance effectiveness and identifying opportunities to improve asset performance.
Participate in ongoing initiatives focused on extending equipment life and reducing maintenance costs.
Asset Criticality & Risk Assessment
Assist in developing asset criticality and risk-based prioritization models that help guide maintenance and capital investment decisions.
Evaluate equipment based on operational impact, safety, environmental, quality, and business risks.
Support the creation of risk-ranking methodologies used to prioritize reliability improvements and replacement projects.
Participate in equipment risk assessments and asset management reviews.
Help identify assets requiring increased monitoring, maintenance optimization, or future replacement planning.
Reliability Investigations & Root Cause Analysis
Assist with investigations involving equipment failures, recurring reliability issues, and chronic asset performance challenges.
Support root cause analysis efforts to identify failure mechanisms and develop sustainable corrective actions.
Analyze historical maintenance and operational data to identify trends and recurring failure modes.
Participate in bad actor reviews and continuous improvement initiatives targeting underperforming assets.
Document findings and support implementation of reliability improvement recommendations.
Capital Planning & Mechanical Reliability
Support long-range equipment replacement strategies and capital planning efforts.
Utilize asset health and risk assessment data to help identify future investment priorities.
Assist reliability engineers in evaluating equipment lifecycle costs and replacement options.
Participate in planning activities related to mechanical reliability and asset sustainability.
Contribute to projects focused on improving equipment availability, maintainability, and overall reliability.
Process Safety & Site Reliability Support
Support Process Safety Management (PSM) and site reliability initiatives.
Assist in reliability reviews of critical equipment and systems that support safe plant operations.
Participate in equipment inspections, field assessments, and engineering reviews.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering personnel to support safe and reliable production.
Gain exposure to industry best practices in asset management, reliability engineering, and manufacturing excellence.
Data Visualization & Reporting
Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that communicate asset condition, reliability trends, and business risk.
Utilize data from SAP, maintenance systems, condition monitoring tools, and operational databases to support analysis efforts.
Create presentations that summarize reliability findings, project outcomes, and improvement opportunities.
Track key reliability performance indicators and communicate results to stakeholders.
Present project findings and recommendations to site leadership and cross-functional teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Technical teams to support reliability initiatives.
Conduct field visits to verify equipment conditions and gather operational insights.
Participate in daily reliability activities, maintenance planning discussions, and project reviews.
Develop practical experience working in a manufacturing environment where reliability directly impacts safety, production performance, and business results.
Build relationships with experienced engineers and gain exposure to real-world reliability engineering practices.
The following are required for the role
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Rising junior, senior, or graduate-level student preferred.
Ability to work safely and effectively within an industrial manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
The following are preferred qualifications:
Interest in Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, Maintenance Engineering, Process Safety, or Manufacturing Operations.
Exposure to maintenance systems, SAP, Power BI, data analytics tools, or engineering software.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, instrumentation, or industrial processes.
Experience with engineering projects, manufacturing environments, or maintenance-related coursework.
Familiarity with reliability concepts such as root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, or risk-based decision making.
Program Minimum Qualifications:
The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.
The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.
The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
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Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance
across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Rising junior, senior, or graduate-level student
- Ability to work safely and effectively within an industrial manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Interest in Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, Maintenance Engineering, Process Safety, or Manufacturing Operations
- Exposure to maintenance systems, SAP, Power BI, data analytics tools, or engineering software
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, instrumentation, or industrial processes
- Experience with engineering projects, manufacturing environments, or maintenance-related coursework
- Familiarity with root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, or risk-based decision making
- Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the internship
- Available to work 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks between May and August
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, with multiple weeks of PTO to start and additional paid holidays. Accruals increase with service, reaching higher totals at long tenure.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match paired with an additional employer retirement contribution that scales with service. This combination is positioned as a core element of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity leave at full pay for a defined period and paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement are highlighted. Fertility coverage and access to care resources further bolster family support.
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