Mechanical Engineering Intern - 2026

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Title: Mechanical Engineering Intern (June - August 2026)
Locations: McIntosh, Alabama; Plaquemine, Louisiana

Salary: $30.00 / hour
Housing Stipend Available

Focus: The Mechanical Engineering Intern supports maintenance and production with reliability, design, and maintenance of mechanical equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role can serve as the engineering representative on small capital projects including justification, obtaining approval, ordering, and installation processes and equipment.

Mechanical Engineering Intern Essential Job Functions:

·         Lead a minimum of three hands-on projects throughout the term, to be defined at the beginning of the rotation based on department and business need

·         Provide reliability leadership for rotating (pumps, compressors) and fixed (heat exchangers, piping systems and process tanks) equipment

·         Support maintenance in development of policies and procedures for preventative and predictive maintenance

·         Participate in plant turnarounds, update P&IDs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Mechanical Engineering Intern Minimum Requirements: 

·         Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree program.  Preference given to students located within 50 miles of the assigned Olin location.

·         Must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times throughout your time at Olin. An official transcript will be required each term. Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations.

·         Must have completed sophomore year prior to first rotation with Olin

·         Ability to work full time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) June - August 2026. Not eligible for virtual work. 

·         Preference will be given to candidates with availability and desire to work a minimum of three (3) terms with no more than one of those terms occurring over the summer

·         Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work/student visa

·         Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

·         A Valid US Driver's license is required

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship.  We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is ALL IN:

At Olin, students don't just observe - they contribute. We cultivate diverse experiences and career-building opportunities uniquely designed to help you flourish in your career. Many of our previous college recruits have grown to become plant leaders, supply chain directors, and commercial gurus. 

Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in their surrounding communities. Olin is ALL IN on developing future talent and our commitment to operate with integrity every day, in every way, and by every employee in our company. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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