What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Intern - Manufacturing & Technology Group position at Arconic?
Job Description
Arconic is currently in search of Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Manufacturing, Technology & Engineering Team based in our Rolled Product North American Locations (Davenport, Iowa, Alcoa, Tennessee & Lancaster, Pennsylvania) for Summer 2026.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
About the Program:
Arconic’s Internship Program offers students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges that drive value for our business. This hands-on, minimum 10-week experience includes impactful projects across multiple business functions, allowing interns to lead at least one major initiative.
In addition to project work, interns engage in career development discussions with senior leaders and executives, participate in volunteer activities, and building strong connections through cohort-wide events that foster collaboration and camaraderie.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
You have:
Arconic is committed to developing future manufacturing engineers by providing meaningful work, mentorship, and exposure to our dynamic business environment. Interns leave our program with valuable experience, professional growth, and potential pathways to full-time employment.
Arconic is currently in search of Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Manufacturing, Technology & Engineering Team based in our Rolled Product North American Locations (Davenport, Iowa, Alcoa, Tennessee & Lancaster, Pennsylvania) for Summer 2026.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
About the Program:
Arconic’s Internship Program offers students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges that drive value for our business. This hands-on, minimum 10-week experience includes impactful projects across multiple business functions, allowing interns to lead at least one major initiative.
In addition to project work, interns engage in career development discussions with senior leaders and executives, participate in volunteer activities, and building strong connections through cohort-wide events that foster collaboration and camaraderie.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Work with our Corporate Engineering team on projects at both the local and domestic plants
- Expand new Technology piloted in one plant to others to drive standardization
- Work with your mentor to learn how PLCs, sensors, supervisory systems, and data are leveraged in aluminum manufacturing
- Create analytics and alarms in our data collection systems to drive quicker reactions to problems when they arise.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on impactful projects
- Apply your classroom knowledge to solve business problems
- Learn from some of the best in the manufacturing industry
- Develop a presentation for plant and corporate leadership on your project(s) and findings throughout the internship.
- This is a paid internship. A housing stipend may be provided if you qualify (based off distance).
- You must have a reliable way to get to and from your internship assignment (i.e. your own vehicle, carpooling, public transportation).
You have:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering Degree, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering program (or related electrical technology program).
- 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.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
- Previous work or internship experience in manufacturing setting
- Expected graduation date of December 2026, or Spring 2027.
Arconic is committed to developing future manufacturing engineers by providing meaningful work, mentorship, and exposure to our dynamic business environment. Interns leave our program with valuable experience, professional growth, and potential pathways to full-time employment.