Continental · 13 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern
800 W 15th St, Auburn, IN 46706, USA
Internship
Onsite
InternContinental is a leading technology company that develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will support engineering, maintenance, and production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment focused on rubber compounding and finishing operations.
AutomotiveManufacturingRetailTransportation
Responsibilities
Assist engineers with troubleshooting and optimizing mechanical systems, including mixers, extruders, presses, mills, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment
Support continuous improvement efforts such as reducing downtime, increasing throughput, and improving equipment reliability
Conduct time studies, data collection, and basic mechanical analysis to support process optimization
Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance activities, including documentation updates and equipment condition assessments
Help develop or revise work instructions, equipment specifications, and engineering documentation (drawings, schematics, BOMs)
Support root-cause investigations of equipment failures or process issues using structured problem-solving tools
Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and safety teams on cross-functional projects
Assist with installation, testing, and validation of new equipment or process modifications
Qualification
Required
Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Basic understanding of mechanical systems, fluid power, materials, and machine design
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
Ability to work both independently and within a team in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills and willingness to engage with operators and technicians on the plant floor
This role requires onsite presence in the Auburn, Indiana plant 100% of the time. Relocation will not be offered for this position
Preferred
Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments through prior internships
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, or other process improvement methodologies
Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI)
Understanding of rubber processing equipment or polymer-related coursework is a plus
Company
Continental
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
Founded in 1871
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Aruna Anand
President and CEO, Continental Automotive, North America
Eva Lim
HRBP / Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
Recent News
2026-01-07
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