Engineering Internship (mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical)

Internship Opportunity

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company. The Intern will work in the Chemical/Pharma/Oil and gas/Environmental industries.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Orientation Immersion: Engage in a comprehensive one-week orientation program designed to introduce you to our business landscape and your assigned project.
• Department Insights: Gain insights into various departments during introductory sessions in your first week, broadening your understanding of our organization.
• Professional Shadows: Spend the second week shadowing accomplished operations and engineering professionals, absorbing their practical expertise.
• Market Exploration: Dedicate 20% of your time to market studies and crafting presentations, focusing on the oil and gas sector and our Canadian clientele.
• Chem-Pharm Collaboration: Collaborate with our Chem-Pharmaceutical division on projects related to social media processes.
• Engineering Impact: Embrace a Business Enhancement or Lean Project guided by the Engineering Manager, recognizing engineering's pivotal role in customer success.
• Project Execution: Execute and complete projects from weeks three to twelve, honing your skills while contributing to our operational excellence.
• Management Presentation: Deliver a formal presentation to showcase your project's progress and outcomes to our management team at the internship's culmination.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time enrollment in an accredited engineering program.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Passion for learning and making a meaningful contribution.
• Availability to work 15–20 hours/week during the academic year and full-time during breaks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms for extended periods.
• Capability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, color recognition, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Willingness to work in both office and shop environments, with potential exposure to noise, welding, grinding dust, and fumes.