Maintenance Reliability Co-Op

Position Summary

The Reliability Engineer Intern will support the Maintenance and Reliability team in improving equipment reliability, safety, and operational performance within a manufacturing environment. This role provides hands-on experience in maintenance engineering, preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will work closely with reliability engineers, maintenance technicians, and operations personnel to identify opportunities for reducing downtime, increasing equipment availability, and improving overall plant productivity. This position is designed to provide practical exposure to reliability engineering principles while developing technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a real-world industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, review, and improvement of preventive maintenance (PM) programs.
• Support predictive maintenance activities, including vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication, and condition-monitoring programs.
• Analyze equipment downtime, maintenance, and production data to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Participate in equipment failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities.
• Assist in tracking corrective actions and validating the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, safety, productivity, and maintenance efficiency.
• Help develop maintenance procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation.
• Assist with spare parts assessments, inventory optimization, and parts standardization efforts.
• Generate reports, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor equipment performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Participate in safety initiatives, audits, and equipment improvement projects.
• Support project engineering activities, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
• Maintain accurate records within the SAP PM module.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in maintenance, reliability, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Previous manufacturing, maintenance, or internship experience is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to analyze technical data and identify trends.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Hands on experience with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability tools.
• Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to real-world projects that improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Mentorship from experienced maintenance and reliability professionals.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring engineers to develop practical reliability engineering experience while making meaningful contributions to plant performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.