Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About Duracell:
Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries. Their product portfolio also includes high-quality specialty, rechargeable, and professional batteries. Duracell’s batteries power many critical professional devices globally, such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves, and security systems. As a leader in professional power, Duracell boasts a history of innovation, consistently creating smaller, thinner, more energy-efficient, and longer-lasting batteries than competitors. Since March 2016, Duracell has been part of Berkshire Hathaway (frequently ranked among the world’s most admired companies). Duracell emphasizes sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation, and creating long-term value for customers and consumers. Within the company, integrity, end-to-end accountability, fast decision-making, and a proactive attitude are highly valued.
Job Description (Engineering Internship):
This internship offers hands-on experience with projects that apply classroom learning and introduce new technologies. Interns gain insight into the work of industrial engineers and experience a sense of accomplishment. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, identifying improvement opportunities, and potentially designing processes or equipment to address those opportunities.
Internship Length: Typically 10-12 weeks with defined start and end dates.
Full-Time Employment: While not guaranteed, successful interns are considered for full-time positions upon graduation, as positions become available.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with Material Process Development Engineers on improving and qualifying new initiatives.
• Create and maintain process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Work safely in a manufacturing facility (safety training provided at the start).
• Provide regular progress updates.
Qualifications:
• Junior or senior-level Chemical or Mechanical Engineering major at an accredited university with an interest in chemical processes for battery cells and components.
• Good academic standing (GPA of 2.8 or higher).
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Solidworks.
• Ability to learn safety procedures and application software.
• Proven ability to use data for problem-solving.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to achieve results.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
