Reliability Engineering Intern

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Reliability Engineer Intern to support maintenance and engineering efforts focused on improving equipment reliability, uptime, and overall plant performance. This role provides hands-on exposure to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) practices within a manufacturing environment.

The intern will act as a technical resource across maintenance, engineering, and operations teams, contributing to data-driven decision-making, preventative maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for engineering students seeking practical experience in industrial reliability, maintenance systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of reliability and risk management strategies, including vibration analysis, lubrication, circuit evaluation, thermography, pressure differentials, and corrosion monitoring
• Assist in leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies and AI tools to monitor equipment health and predict potential failures
• Analyze work order (WO), breakdown, and Wonderware data to identify trends and prioritize root cause analysis (RCA) opportunities
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to improve standard work processes impacting equipment performance and product quality
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to develop and standardize preventative maintenance (PM) procedures and work instructions
• Participate in PM optimization efforts and auditing of maintenance processes for effectiveness and compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices through new tools, technologies, and techniques
• Support initiatives to modernize obsolete equipment and components by identifying suitable replacements
• Assist the Maintenance Scheduler in prioritizing backlog work orders based on operational needs and data insights
• Contribute to project engineering efforts by supporting project prioritization and building data-driven justifications
• Support Continuous Operating System (COS) improvement initiatives across the plant
• Assist in safety initiatives, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program management, procedure development, and compliance audits
• Ensure adherence to company and departmental policies within maintenance operations
• Complete additional assignments and projects as directed

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Foundational understanding of engineering, technical, and quality requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with SAP/CMMS systems and purchasing processes (preferred)
• Exposure to AutoCAD or similar drafting tools (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret vendor manuals, technical drawings, and schematics
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with shop floor personnel, vendors, OEMs, and leadership
• Basic understanding of cost analysis and working within budget constraints
• Ability to document work through detailed reports and deliver clear presentations
• Demonstrated teamwork, organization, and planning skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently toward defined goals
• Willingness to learn and apply maintenance and reliability best practices
• Commitment to safety standards and procedures within an industrial environment

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Prior exposure to industrial manufacturing or maintenance environments preferred