What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern position at TAMKO?
Are you ready to apply your engineering knowledge in a real-world setting? TAMKO is looking for a motivated and innovative Engineering Intern to work on exciting projects that improve manufacturing processes, optimize efficiency, and enhance sustainability.
This is not just an observation internship—you’ll be actively involved in designing, testing, and problem-solving alongside experienced engineers. You’ll get exposure to cutting-edge tools and industry-leading practices while working on real manufacturing challenges.
Why Choose TAMKO?
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.
What You’ll Do:
We’re looking for students who:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is not just an observation internship—you’ll be actively involved in designing, testing, and problem-solving alongside experienced engineers. You’ll get exposure to cutting-edge tools and industry-leading practices while working on real manufacturing challenges.
Why Choose TAMKO?
- Hands-On Experience – Work directly on engineering projects that impact real manufacturing processes.
- Work with Experts – Collaborate with senior engineers and gain mentorship from industry professionals.
- Technology & Innovation – Apply computerized automation tools, use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, data analysis tools, and process improvement techniques.
- Career Growth – Develop skills that will help set you apart from other graduates for full-time engineering roles.
- Impactful Work – See your ideas implemented in real-world applications.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.
What You’ll Do:
- Improve Processes – Design and refine manufacturing systems, equipment, and workflows.
- Use Advanced Tools – Work with CAD software, AI/ML tools, and engineering simulations.
- Collaborate – Work alongside engineers and teams on projects.
- Solve Real Challenges – Analyze data, conduct tests, and make recommendations for efficiency improvements.
- Learn & Grow – Gain exposure to manufacturing best practices and industry regulations.
We’re looking for students who:
- Are currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Are passionate about problem-solving, innovation, and hands-on learning.
- Have experience (or interest) in CAD software, process design, and data analysis.
- Enjoy working in team-based, fast-paced environments.
- Hands-on engineering experience in a real-world manufacturing environment.
- Mentorship & career coaching from experienced professionals.
- Opportunities to work on projects that impact our operations.
- A potential pathway to full-time engineering roles at TAMKO.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dusts and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment. The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary.