Field Operations Intern

Job Description

Field Operations Intern

About the Company: Dürr Systems, LLC

Dürr Systems, LLC has been a prominent presence in the United States since 1970, with key facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin, and its main operational center located in Southfield, Michigan. Employing approximately 660 people across the country, Dürr supports a diverse range of market segments. The company specializes in planning, building, and installing complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, complemented by its digital products suite, DXQ. Dürr also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, alongside high-viscosity material handling solutions. Beyond the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. A significant area of focus is electrode manufacturing, where Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed-to-market for lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.

Position Summary

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Field Operations Intern to join our team. This role provides an invaluable chance to support our field operations teams while gaining practical, real-world experience.

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology that shapes the global market? Do you aspire to be part of the transformation of creative ideas and innovative engineering concepts into pioneering solutions? Do you enjoy collaborating with exceptional individuals? If so, Dürr is your ideal destination!

Our three-month, paid, full-time summer internship program is meticulously designed to provide students with professional experience directly relevant to their field of study. Under the direct mentorship of a subject matter expert, interns will undertake and complete a significant project for their assigned department, contributing directly to Dürr’s mission of innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

As a Field Operations Intern, you will actively contribute to various crucial aspects of our field operations, including:

• Assisting with equipment labeling to bolster operational accuracy and ensure safety compliance.
• Supporting project schedule tracking and providing timely status updates.
• Helping to redline and update schematics and drawings based on crucial field observations.
• Maintaining comprehensive drawing logs and document tracking for robust version control.
• Providing basic Protag support, which includes data updates and coordination with project teams.
• Supporting site supervision activities, encompassing progress tracking and meticulous issue documentation.
• Working in close collaboration with operations, engineering, and project teams to successfully complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel out of state to customer sites as required.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate good organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Engineering, Operations, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn.
• Basic ability to read technical drawings (comprehensive training will be provided).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior exposure to CAD, schematics, or technical documentation.
• Familiarity with project tracking or document control tools.

Intern Program Highlights

This immersive internship experience offers numerous benefits and development opportunities:

• A 12-week paid internship program (May 8 – August 3) with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules.
• A structured summer program featuring networking events, professional development opportunities, and team-building activities.
• Engaging social outings and engagement events with fellow interns.
• A Capstone-style final presentation delivered to company leadership, showcasing your project and achievements.
• Valuable exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Hands-on experience with advanced Lithium-ion Battery (LiB) manufacturing and automation technologies, offering insights not typically encountered in a classroom setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Policy

Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a dedicated team of Human Resources professionals responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as-needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr is not responsible for any fees.