What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Intern - Summer 2026 position at Flex?
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add an Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern located in our Orangeburg, SC site.
Reporting to the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, the student will work on technically challenging projects in support of real-time business opportunities, while developing skillsets and experiences.
What a typical day looks like:
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we’re looking to add an Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern located in our Orangeburg, SC site.
Reporting to the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, the student will work on technically challenging projects in support of real-time business opportunities, while developing skillsets and experiences.
What a typical day looks like:
- Investigating incidents and providing guidance to reduce and prevent incidents from occurring again.
- Performing surveys and other sampling techniques to ensure controls are in place.
- Managing metrics for sustainability and other related certifications such as UL Zero Waste.
- Supporting the EHS team in aligning New Business Opportunities (NBO) with current EHS programs from project level to full production.
- Supporting the EHS team in managing environmental permits i.e. air, waste water, storm water, spill prevention.
- Participating and providing support to the Emergency Response Team organization.
- Interfaces with engineers and facilities personnel on environmental, health, and safety matters and escalations.
- Working on annual or key review projects as needed for the site.
- Currently enrolled undergrad student pursuing Science or related degree.
- Enthusiastic about working in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Technical background with business-oriented focus.
- Highly collaborative, creative and excellent communication skills.
- Previous internship experience a plus!
- Available to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for 10-12 week Summer assignment
- Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
- 3.0 minimum GPA
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).