Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | BEUMER Group

The Tone:
This is an internship at BEUMER Group, located in Somerset, NJ. BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader specializing in intralogistics, which includes conveying, loading, palletizing, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology. As a family-owned company, BEUMER combines tradition with innovation to offer tailored solutions for almost every logistic challenge. This Engineering Intern role is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, supporting and improving the day-to-day engineering functions within the Logistic Systems team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Somerset, NJ (In-person)
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Team: Logistic Systems (LS) team
• Mission: This intern will support system design, automation, and project coordination to improve day-to-day engineering functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, VBA), 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidEdge)

What You’ll Actually Do
• System Design and Layout: Assist in developing and updating system layouts utilizing 2D and 3D CAD tools, and support basic feasibility studies, conceptual layouts, and various system design tasks for logistic systems projects.
• Technical and Controls Documentation: Prepare and update comprehensive technical documentation, including specification sheets, process flows, functional descriptions, and essential electrical and controls documentation such as I/O lists, control narratives, and revision logs.
• Internal Tool Enhancement and Process Improvement: Help develop and enhance internal tools like costing models, Excel-based trackers, scheduling tools, and interactive dashboards, while also identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline engineering workflows and documentation processes for improved efficiency.
• Project Coordination and Scheduling: Gather and organize project requirements, support schedule updates related to critical engineering, testing, and integration milestones, help track deliverables, monitor action items, facilitate resource allocation, and coordinate with relevant cross-functional teams.
• Testing and Integration Support: Assist with preparation activities for system testing and commissioning, and support the documentation and tracking of crucial integration milestones throughout project lifecycles.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Controls, or Software Engineering, demonstrating a foundational understanding of relevant engineering principles.
• Experience: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with Excel required. This role requires a basic understanding of automation, PLCs, or control systems.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with high attention to detail and a proven capacity to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bonus: Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidEdge, or similar software, and experience with VBA is a significant plus.