Maintenance Reliability Engineer Internships
Maintenance reliability engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience diagnosing equipment failures and improving uptime, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Perdue, IKO Industries, and SPX Technologies among the employers posting roles now.
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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
As the Maintenance and Reliability Intern, you will assist the Maintenance team and Engineering team in successfully achieving continuous improvement efforts. This internship offers a variety of opportunities that can vary from basic engineering tasks related to design, analysis, test, and developing products and equipment.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Provide support to engineering team in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects such as:
- Create data acquisition for non-efficiency testing
- Source and install procedures
- Provide support to engineering team by performing activities such as mock-up preparation, process testing and equipment qualifications
- Learn and perform test and measurement equipment in mechanical or electronic systems for product testing
- Collect machine downtime data; analyze it for trends
- Perform RCFA activities
- Use collected data to adjust PM or Predictive practices
- Review and adjust critical spare parts
- Collaborate with other team members on machine improvements with the objective of reducing downtime
- Lead other projects as assigned or proposed by you
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience and Education
- Student working towards a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related Engineering field
- Candidates must have completed their second year of engineering studies
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- High problem-solving skills and self-direction
- Company will not provide sponsorship of position – must be eligible to work in US
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with technical drawings
- Mechanical aptitude for machines and tools
- Technical hands-on experience with Microsoft Office products
Travel & Working Environment
- Manufacturing Environment frequently requires use of foot and eye protection when in production areas
- Ability to climb, stoop, crouch and crawl
- Ability to lift/move up to 25lbs occasionally
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
As the Maintenance and Reliability Intern, you will assist the Maintenance team and Engineering team in successfully achieving continuous improvement efforts. This internship offers a variety of opportunities that can vary from basic engineering tasks related to design, analysis, test, and developing products and equipment.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Provide support to engineering team in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects such as:
- Create data acquisition for non-efficiency testing
- Source and install procedures
- Provide support to engineering team by performing activities such as mock-up preparation, process testing and equipment qualifications
- Learn and perform test and measurement equipment in mechanical or electronic systems for product testing
- Collect machine downtime data; analyze it for trends
- Perform RCFA activities
- Use collected data to adjust PM or Predictive practices
- Review and adjust critical spare parts
- Collaborate with other team members on machine improvements with the objective of reducing downtime
- Lead other projects as assigned or proposed by you
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience and Education
- Student working towards a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related Engineering field
- Candidates must have completed their second year of engineering studies
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- High problem-solving skills and self-direction
- Company will not provide sponsorship of position – must be eligible to work in US
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiarity with technical drawings
- Mechanical aptitude for machines and tools
- Technical hands-on experience with Microsoft Office products
Travel & Working Environment
- Manufacturing Environment frequently requires use of foot and eye protection when in production areas
- Ability to climb, stoop, crouch and crawl
- Ability to lift/move up to 25lbs occasionally
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Maintenance Reliability Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Maintenance Reliability Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the academic calendar suggests
Large manufacturers, utilities, and energy companies fill summer maintenance reliability engineer intern cohorts the preceding fall, often by October or November. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings throughout the year so you don't miss roles that open outside the standard recruiting season.
Build a portfolio before you need it
Hiring teams for maintenance reliability engineer internships expect limited work history, so your projects carry more weight. Document failure mode and effects analyses, preventive maintenance plans, or reliability block diagrams from coursework or personal study. Include the tools you used, such as CMMS software, FMEA templates, or CAD, and make the work viewable.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller maintenance reliability engineer cohorts, since those openings rarely appear on campus and widen the pool you can reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Maintenance reliability engineer intern interviews typically include a technical component covering reliability concepts, root cause analysis methods, or equipment failure scenarios. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through problems, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think through a failure scenario as much as the conclusion you reach.
Maintenance Reliability Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a maintenance reliability engineer internship?
Lead your application with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented portfolio showing failure analysis exercises, maintenance planning write-ups, or CAD sketches gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet face to face.
Can a maintenance reliability engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most for maintenance reliability engineer interns is consistent performance on real work, team headcount at offer time, and acting on return-offer conversations before the internship ends. Position for one by treating every project seriously, without counting on a standing offer at the outset.
When should I apply for maintenance reliability engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, especially manufacturers and energy companies with structured cohorts, recruit summer interns the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than in one seasonal push means you don't miss roles that open outside the fall recruiting window.
Are maintenance reliability engineer internships paid?
Most professional maintenance reliability engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can compare across roles as you search. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon in engineering disciplines at companies of any meaningful scale.
What should a maintenance reliability engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For maintenance reliability engineer candidates, that means failure mode analyses, preventive maintenance schedules, reliability modeling exercises, or CAD and design portfolio files, with the tools used clearly listed and links to the work where possible. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and move any unrelated work experience below the projects.
Can international students get maintenance reliability 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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