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As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nOn-Site (5 days)What's in it for you:\nThe Manufacturing Engineering MES Intern will work directly with manufacturing engineers, production operators, and quality teams to bridge physical assembly operations with digital manufacturing systems. This hands-on role provides practical experience supporting and optimizing DELMIA Apriso MES (Manufacturing Execution System)within a fast-paced commercial HVAC assembly environment.\nThe intern will spend time on the production floor learning assembly processes, observing how digital systems interface with operators and equipment, assisting with system enhancements, troubleshooting floor execution issues, and leveraging manufacturing data to drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity improvements.\nWhat you will do:\nMES & Shop-Floor Digital Systems Support\nAssist manufacturing engineers in sustaining and improving daily shop-floor execution using Apriso.\nSupport production line workflows by implementing electronic work instructions, reference documentation, process flows, new stations, new functionality, and more.\nHelp troubleshoot operational MES issues on the assembly line to minimize production downtime.\nProcess Documentation & Training\nUpdate standard operating procedures (SOPs), standard work instructions, and troubleshooting quick-reference guides for shop-floor operators using Apriso interfaces.\nAssist in training operators, team leads, and support staff on new or revised MES workflows, digital screens, and mobile terminals.\nDocument system change requirements, bug reports, and user feedback from line personnel.\nContinuous Improvement & Data Analytics\nParticipate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives by extracting and analyzing production data.\nSupport engineering teams in implementing digital poke-yokes (error-proofing) and automated quality inspection gates within the software workflows.\nAssist with time studies, line balancing, and workflow optimization comparing physical operations against digital MES timestamps.\nTesting, Validation & Project Support\nParticipate in software sprint testing and verification of new Apriso functionality or workflow configurations prior to production deployment.\nAssist engineering staff with engineering change notices (ECNs), product transitions, and new product introductions (NPI) within the MES routing master data.\nFloor Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration\nMaintain an active, visible presence on the manufacturing floor to foster strong working relationships with assembly technicians and supervisors.\nGather feedback from front-line operators regarding interface usability, response times, and ergonomic placement of workstations and MES peripherals.\nAdhere strictly to all plant safety standards, PPE requirements, and 5S workplace organization practices.\nWhat you will bring:\nRequired\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field.\nHigh technological aptitude with a passion for smart manufacturing and hands-on production environments.\nBasic familiarity with manufacturing processes, automation, or software logic.\nConfidence in Excel functionality and high attention to detail.\nStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably with shop-floor operators and cross-functional engineers.\nPreferred\nPrior exposure to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) such as Apriso.\nFoundational coursework or experience with database fundamentals (e.g., basic SQL queries), programming/scripting (e.g., Python), or industrial networking basics.\nUnderstanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping).\nPrevious internship, co-op, or academic lab experience in a manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or controls environment.\nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$20.50 - $28.00Compensation Type:\nHourlyIncentive Eligible:\nNoSales Commission Eligible:\nNoDisclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.\nThrive at work and at home:\nBenefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!\nFamily building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.\nPaid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. \n401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. \nDisclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations\nSafety Sensitive Role:\nYesThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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