Electrical Maintenance Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Casting- Shawano is a leading provider of innovative cast metal solutions. Charter Casting produces ductile and gray iron castings for customers in various industries. From government and defense customers to agricultural and heavy truck equipment manufacturers, and an array of companies who need pumps, valves and compressors, Charter Casting works with its customers to create custom castings that are both efficient and cost-effective.

About the Electrical Maintenance Engineer Internship:

Gain hands-on experience in electrical maintenance planning, equipment reliability, and data-driven problem-solving. Develop skills in preventive maintenance optimization, CMMS systems, and industrial safety while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Program structure:

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
• Location: Shawano, WI
• Start Date: May 2027
• Duration: Summer internship

What we're looking for:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Engineering or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• AutoCAD experience.

What you'll focus on:

• Preventive Maintenance Planning: participate in daily maintenance planning meetings.
• Help schedule and execute preventive maintenance tasks, gaining insight into reliability engineering and asset management.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving: collect and analyze downtime and performance data. Use real-world metrics to support decisions on maintenance priorities and improvements.
• CMMS Interaction, Update, and manage work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Learn how digital tools support maintenance workflows and asset tracking.
• Safety Walkthroughs & Compliance Checks: join safety inspections and learn how OSHA standards are applied in an industrial setting. Help document findings and support corrective actions.
• Preventive Maintenance Optimization: Analyze current PM schedules and recommend improvements based on downtime data, equipment history and OEM documentation.
• CMMS Enhancement: Assist in updating and organizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to improve tracking and reporting.

What Sets Our Internship Program Apart: Work on meaningful projects while receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that help launch your career. Our paid internship program also includes signature experiences like Charter's Intern Kickoff Day, volunteer opportunities, professional development workshops, and the Intern Summer Showcase.

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This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process. 

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.