Southwire Company

Engineering Intern

Southwire Company

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Location Type: Office

Location: Huntersville • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $20 - $23 per hour

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work.
  • You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
  • You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and community service /volunteer initiatives.
  • You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community.
  • Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities.
  • This intern will work with the engineering team in the Huntersville plant. This project involves performing detailed teardowns of the cables we manufacture. The goal is to determine the material composition required to produce 1,000 feet of cable, with a particular focus on neutral wire consumption.
  • Conducting cable teardowns to document constituent material usage.
  • Analyzing the amount of pull‑down on neutral wires as they move through the plant.
  • Studying wire draw processes and measuring wire size as it exits the draw machine.
  • Performing hands‑on physical work, including measurement and data collection.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.
Benefits
  • 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
  • Flexible Work Schedules
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cable teardownmaterial composition analysiswire draw processesmeasurementdata collection
Soft Skills
organizationplanninganalytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationteamworkindependence