Engineering Intern

<p>Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tranetechnologies.com/">Trane Technologies</a>, and through our businesses including <a target="_blank" href="http://www.trane.com/index.html">Trane®</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html">Thermo King</a>,  sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business.  Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities?  Do you want to contribute to making a better future?  If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.</p><p></p><p>Learn about our <a target="_blank" href="http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits">benefits</a> designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. </p><p></p><p>We boldly go.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Where is the work:</b></p>On-Site (5 days)<p> </p><p> </p><p><b>What's in it for you:</b></p><p>This internship is a chance to work on real production problems on a manufacturing line in Greenville, SC. You'll join the manufacturing engineering team and own a summer project from start to finish. That includes sustaining engineering, new product launch work, and continuous improvement. You'll get hands-on experience on the production floor, mentorship from experienced engineers, and a chance to present your results to plant leadership at the end of the summer. Students from any engineering discipline are encouraged to apply.</p><br /><p>This position is located in Greenville, SC. The internship runs about 10–12 weeks, from <span>[May/June]</span> to <span>[August]</span> 2027, full-time and on-site.</p><br /><p><b>What you will do:</b></p><ul><li>Live the Values: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Innovation, and Courage, and demonstrate the Trane Technologies Leadership Principles.</li><li>Follow all work and safety rules.</li><li>Own a defined improvement project, such as reducing test failures, improving cycle time, or improving a workstation, from data collection through implementation.</li><li>Use data to measure process performance, find trends, and recommend improvements (Pareto charts, time studies, root cause analysis).</li><li>Support new product introduction activities, including line layouts, process flows, and launch readiness tracking.</li><li>Create and update work instructions and standard work for production processes.</li><li>Help design and build fixtures, tooling, and workstation improvements using CAD tools.</li><li>Take part in lean activities such as 5S, waste reduction, and kaizen events.</li><li>Work with production team leads, operators, quality, and maintenance to understand problems and put solutions in place.</li><li>Learn manufacturing systems like MES (Apriso), PLM (Windchill), and torque tool setup software.</li><li>Present project results and recommendations to the engineering team and plant leadership at the end of the internship.</li></ul><br /><p><b>What you will bring:</b></p><ul><li>Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or similar).</li><li>Rising junior or senior preferred.</li><li>Minimum GPA of 3.0</li><li>Interest in manufacturing, production, and hands-on problem solving.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li><li>Some exposure to CAD (AutoCAD, Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar) is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts is a plus.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.</li><li>Proactive, curious, and comfortable on a production floor.</li></ul><br /><p>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p><p></p><p><b>Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:</b></p>$25.92<p><b>Compensation Type:</b></p>Hourly<p><b>Incentive Eligible:</b></p>No<p><b>Sales Commission Eligible:</b></p>No<p></p><p><b>Disclaimer</b>: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.</p><p></p><p><b>Thrive at work and at home:</b></p><br /><ul><li>Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!</li><li>Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.</li><li>Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. </li><li>401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    </li></ul><br /><p>Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations</p><br /><p><b>Safety Sensitive Role:</b></p>Yes<p>The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.</p><p></p><p>We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.</p>