Reliability Engineer Internships
Reliability engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Energy, Chemicals & Materials, and Technology & Software, with Tesla, ByteDance, and Ahlstrom among the employers posting roles now.
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- Ensure the reliability of equipment and processes
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance
- Conduct a variety of failure analyses, including root cause, Weibull, and fault tree analysis
- Identify risks to business operations and develop corrective actions
- Contribute to the continual improvement process
- In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering and returning to school full-time at the end of the internship.
- Able to work Full-Time in Summer 2027
- Professional experience in manufacturing/production and reliability
- Data analytics skills
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Analytical skills
- Familiarity with Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCad or other CAD software
- Excellent communications skills
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In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
- Ensure the reliability of equipment and processes
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance
- Conduct a variety of failure analyses, including root cause, Weibull, and fault tree analysis
- Identify risks to business operations and develop corrective actions
- Contribute to the continual improvement process
- In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering and returning to school full-time at the end of the internship.
- Able to work Full-Time in Summer 2027
- Professional experience in manufacturing/production and reliability
- Data analytics skills
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Analytical skills
- Familiarity with Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCad or other CAD software
- Excellent communications skills
- Standing
- Lifting
- Walking
- Carrying
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Bending
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
Reliability Engineer Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
Tips for Your Reliability Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors fill summer reliability engineer internship cohorts the preceding fall, often by November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check regularly and apply as soon as a role fits rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for reliability engineer interns expect limited work history, so documented projects carry the most weight. Put together two or three complete examples showing failure mode analysis, root cause investigation, or equipment reliability modeling, with the tools you used and a link to the work where possible. That portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess.
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 catches openings that never appear at university events.
Practice your technical screen before you apply
Reliability engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering engineering fundamentals, failure analysis reasoning, or reliability concepts alongside behavioral questions. Practice your answers out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured rotational programs early
Larger manufacturers and industrial companies run cohort or rotational reliability engineering programs built to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave rather than treating them as a fallback after other applications are in.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 63% of the reliability 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 your time goes toward roles you can actually accept.
Reliability Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a reliability engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For reliability engineer candidates, a portfolio of documented failure analysis, maintenance planning exercises, or equipment reliability projects gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a reliability engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for reliability engineer interns is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by taking ownership of your project deliverables, but build your full-time search in parallel rather than counting on it.
When should I apply for reliability engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role fits your background puts you ahead of candidates who wait for spring.
Are reliability engineer internships paid?
Most professional reliability engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so the specifics differ across employers. Listings on this page show pay where the employer discloses it, giving you a direct way to compare what each role offers before you apply.
What should a reliability engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For reliability engineer candidates, that means projects showing failure mode analysis, preventive maintenance planning, root cause investigation, or equipment reliability modeling, with the tools used and a link to the work where possible. Add relevant coursework, keep the document to one page, and put the projects section above any part-time employment.
Are there remote reliability engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 38% of the reliability engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before seats close.
Can international students get 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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