What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Internship - Summer 2026 position at Precinmac?
Job Summary
This internship focuses on Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement and Engineering process enhancement using Lean principles to eliminate waste, improve flow, reduce costs, and support operational excellence. The position is hands‑on, with the intern spending significant time on the shop floor working directly with a cross section of teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support engineering efforts focused on process improvement, efficiency enhancement, and waste reduction.
Work closely with the Engineering, Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement team, and shop floor personnel to deliver measurable improvements in and around the site.
Utilize MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other tools to analyze data and prepare presentations, reports, and technical documentation.
Organize and disposition obsolete inventory after system reconciliation
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with strong overall technical aptitude.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and resolve conflicts.
Self‑starter with the ability to independently research and investigate solutions before seeking assistance.
Education and Experience Requirements
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or related discipline).
Ideally entering Junior or Senior year
GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Strong interest in pursuing an engineering career in a technical, shop‑integrated environment.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer workstation.
Frequent periods of standing and walking on the shop floor.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
About Petersen
In business since 1961, Petersen Incorporated is one of the foremost manufacturing facilities in the United States and is an industry leader in specialized fabrication, precision machining (large & small), custom manufacturing, field services, design engineering, and warehousing/distribution. Petersen Inc. provides the highest quality, on-time products available to a variety of industries including nuclear, petrochemical, aerospace, entertainment, mining, and industrial.
Petersen Inc. specializes in manufacturing NQA-1 containers for the nuclear industry including process equipment, dry fuel storage containers, gloveboxes, casks (including lead lined) and reactor services. We have delivered over 20,000 high quality NQA-1 containers to our customers over 20 years.
Petersen Inc. delivers the highest quality, on-time products available with complete customer satisfaction. With locations in Ogden, UT and Pocatello, ID, the Petersen Inc. facilities house 2 million square feet. With large capabilities and open capacity, Petersen Inc. has the ability to get the job done correctly every time. Using modern equipment and state-of-the-art facilities, and recruiting highly skilled talent, Petersen Inc. is the best choice for a safe, reliable and financially secure partner.
Petersen is a Precinmac company, a portfolio of businesses across the US and Canada that provide similar machining, fabrication and other manufacturing services to customers who provide critical services in turn in their various industries. Our Precinmac values are Trust, Gratitude, Action, Excellence and Growth, with a commitment to live these out daily in our workplaces.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Petersen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics, including race & veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.