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Carboline is looking for motivated, curious, and driven students to join our team for an unforgettable summer internship experience! This immersive 12-week program (Anticipated: May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027), offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, build lasting connections, and make a meaningful impact-all before heading back to campus.\nAs a Process Engineering Intern, you'll be at the forefront of driving manufacturing excellence-partnering with engineers to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and innovate with LEAN, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma tools. You'll analyze designs for manufacturability, support safety and sustainability efforts, and help shape smarter production strategies using CAD/CAM and time studies. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where your ideas and energy fuel real impact.\nWhat You’ll Gain:\nMeaningful, hands-on experience working on impactful projects that contribute to Carboline’s success.\nExposure to cross-functional collaboration and insight into how a global organization operates.\nProfessional development opportunities, including mentorship from experienced leaders.\nA chance to enhance your skills and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.\nParticipation inteam-building activities and a workplace culture that values innovation, integrity, and growth.\nMinimum Requirements:\nCurrently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field. \nAvailable to work 30-40 hours per week from May through August.\nStrong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.\nA proactive attitude and willingness to learn.\nPhysical Requirements:\nExpect light physical activity and extended computer use (up to 8 hours/day).\nOccasional visits to the production floor will require proper footwear and PPE.\nMust be able to lift/move up to 15 pounds as needed.\nOccasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; noise level is typically moderate.\nStudents must have housing arrangements in or near Lake Charles, LA for the summer, as housing allowance is not provided.\nEssential Functions:\nCollaborate with the Engineering Team to explore and optimize manufacturing methods and processes.\nGain exposure to LEAN manufacturing, ergonomics, time studies, 5S, Kaizen, and other productivity improvement methodologies.\nAnalyze engineering design documents, prototypes, and change orders for manufacturability.\nPartner with EH&S personnel to support environmental and safety initiatives.\nAssist in evaluating equipment, tooling, materials, and automation vs. manual production decisions.\nCoordinate with cross-functional teams to implement or revise manufacturing processes.\nConduct time studies, document workflows, and contribute to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.\nUtilize CAD/CAM tools for design-related tasks.\nTake ownership of additional responsibilities as assigned by the department manager.\nChampion Carboline’s commitment to safety and quality by adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.\nWho We Are:\nCarboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. 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