Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Posted on 9/19/2025

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Compensation Overview

$19.50 - $32.50/hr

West Lafayette, IN, USA

In Person

All SEL internships are 100% onsite.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individuals for our Manufacturing Engineering Internship in West Lafayette, Indiana. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.  If you are a current student looking for an opportunity to develop your engineering skills, learn from industry leading engineers, and enhance your academic learning, then this may be the position for you!

A typical day as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern might include the following: 

  • Evaluating current floor plan utilization including equipment, storage, people and processes within our West Lafayette Manufacturing floor.

  • Identifying opportunities to add addition production lines within existing Manufacturing space

  • Embracing the mindset: Understand. Create. Simplify.

  • Applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

This job might be for you if:

  • You are a current student pursuing a degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent degree

  • You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

  • You have working knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent applications

  • You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

  • You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Location Information
All SEL internships are 100% onsite. This position is located in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.

  • Pay Range Data ($19.50 - $32.50 per hour) - Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

  • School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.

  • We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.

  • We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.

  • Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Communication with Applicants 

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at i[email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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