Reliability Engineering Internship/Co-op

Job Description

About Company

Perfetti Van Melle is a global confectionery company renowned for producing a wide array of popular product brands, including Airheads and Mentos. The company emphasizes a core value of “Care For Our People,” reflecting its commitment to supporting its team members’ goals and well-being, as evidenced by its benefit programs. Perfetti Van Melle, USA operates as an equal opportunity employer, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

Job Description (Detailed)

This opportunity is for a Reliability Engineering Internship/Co-op position with Perfetti Van Melle, based at their Rockford, IL facility. The internship is slated for Fall 2025, with an expectation of a 40-hour work week, and offers the potential for extension or rotation into other areas.

Role Overview:
The Reliability Engineering Intern/Co-op will play a crucial role in assisting the Maintenance team. The primary objective is to contribute to the development of next-generation preventive maintenance templates, implement new reliability programs, and ultimately maximize the productivity of the company’s assets.

Key Responsibilities:
The intern’s responsibilities will be diverse and hands-on, including but not limited to:
• Contacting OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): Reaching out to OEMs to gather best practices, recommended frequencies, and activities for maintenance procedures.
• Developing Preventive Maintenance Templates: Creating detailed templates that technicians will follow, incorporating step-by-step instructions, relevant pictures, references, and measurements.
• CMMS Asset Identification: Assisting in accurately identifying and cataloging assets within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• FI Projects Participation: Contributing to Focused Improvement (FI) projects aimed at optimizing existing maintenance plans.
• Training Development: Creating training materials for operators and technicians to enhance their understanding and execution of maintenance tasks.
• Failure Data Analysis: Analyzing equipment failure data to identify trends, common issues, and areas for improvement.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conducting thorough root cause analyses to determine the underlying reasons for equipment failures.
• Maintenance Process Audits: Performing audits of maintenance processes to ensure compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Procedure Establishment: Developing and formalizing maintenance procedures and protocols to standardize operations.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure that reliability principles are integrated into all aspects of the organization’s operations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for this internship must meet specific academic and personal criteria:
• Education: Currently seeking a BS/MS degree in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• GPA: A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) specifically in engineering-related courses.
• Work Availability: Ability to commit to full-time work (40 hours per week).
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to translate concept drawings into technical baselines.
• Personal Attributes:
• High attention to detail.
• Data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Goal-oriented mindset.
• Highly motivated and self-driven.
• Proactive mindset to anticipate and overcome problems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Compensation:
The targeted hourly compensation for this internship ranges from $16 to $23 per hour. The actual compensation offered will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location.