Maintenance Engineer Internships
Maintenance engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across real equipment and systems, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Demand is strongest across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with CMC, GAF, and Saint-Gobain among the employers posting roles now.
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If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.
Summary
The Maintenance Engineer Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a custom manufacturer for the biopharmaceutical and cell therapy industries. The Maintenance Engineer Intern will be responsible for supporting the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of a new CMMS for our manufacturing equipment, maintenance process (PMs & calibration), utilities, tools, and spare parts.
Essential Functions
- Supporting continuous improvement projects including World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Capital Projects
- Data entry for CMMS system
- Data collection for equipment
- Other duties as assigned
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a two or four-year accredited degree program, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, or related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PPT, Excel, CAD
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
WHO ARE WE?
Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career and make that vision a reality.
Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we’ll create a better life.
Click here to Explore more opportunities within Saint-Gobain Life Sciences.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Certain locations require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $24.00 per hour.
Job Reference: USA15932
If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.
Summary
The Maintenance Engineer Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a custom manufacturer for the biopharmaceutical and cell therapy industries. The Maintenance Engineer Intern will be responsible for supporting the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of a new CMMS for our manufacturing equipment, maintenance process (PMs & calibration), utilities, tools, and spare parts.
Essential Functions
- Supporting continuous improvement projects including World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and Capital Projects
- Data entry for CMMS system
- Data collection for equipment
- Other duties as assigned
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a two or four-year accredited degree program, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, or related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PPT, Excel, CAD
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
WHO ARE WE?
Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career and make that vision a reality.
Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we’ll create a better life.
Click here to Explore more opportunities within Saint-Gobain Life Sciences.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Certain locations require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $24.00 per hour.
Job Reference: USA15932
Maintenance Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Maintenance Engineer Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large manufacturers and industrial employers open summer maintenance engineer internship applications the preceding fall. Waiting until spring means competing for whatever is left after the first wave closes. Set a calendar reminder for September and start tracking target employers before postings go live.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for maintenance engineer interns expect limited work history and assess candidates on documented projects instead. Put together two or three completed projects that show the tools, equipment, or software you used, and make the work viewable, whether that is a CAD portfolio, a lab write-up, or a technical repair log.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces your reliance on any single channel.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Maintenance engineer intern screens typically include a technical component covering mechanical systems, electrical fundamentals, or troubleshooting scenarios. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final solution you reach.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger manufacturers and industrial companies run rotational internship programs built to train people new to the field, moving interns through maintenance, reliability, and operations functions over the summer. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your graduation timeline and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the maintenance engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you are only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Maintenance Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a maintenance engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For maintenance engineer candidates, a documented project portfolio showing hands-on technical or mechanical work gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often make decisions faster for students they meet in person.
Can a maintenance engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For maintenance engineer interns, what actually drives it is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering consistently and asking about the return-offer process midway through, without counting on it as a certain outcome.
When should I apply for maintenance engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit summer maintenance engineer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to when the role begins, which means new openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single season keeps you ahead of each wave.
Are maintenance engineer internships paid?
Most professional maintenance engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there is no single standard. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at larger industrial and manufacturing employers.
What should a maintenance engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools, equipment, or software used and where the work can be seen, whether that is a CAD portfolio, a lab report, or a technical write-up. Add relevant coursework in mechanics, electrical systems, or reliability engineering. Keep everything to one page.
Are there remote maintenance engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the maintenance engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get maintenance engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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