Electrical Engineering Intern
Who We Are:
Challenge’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.
Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!
Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Who We Want:
We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support our Stamping Press Operations Engineering Team. This internship provides hands-on experience in electrical systems related to stamping press operations, automation, and controls. The intern will work closely with engineers and technicians to ensure the accuracy of electrical documentation, assist in troubleshooting electrical systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Project Scope:
Key Projects & Responsibilities:
- Electrical Documentation Management
- Coordinate with controls engineers to ensure the latest electrical prints are organized and stored in the designated folder.
- Update and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts as modifications are made to stamping press systems.
- Print and deploy updated schematics for all electrical panels, ensuring compliance with internal documentation standards.
- Electrical Panel and Wiring Verification
- Conduct field verification of electrical panel wiring to confirm accuracy against schematics.
- Identify discrepancies and work with controls engineers to implement corrections.
- Assist in labeling electrical components within stamping press panels for easier troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Participate in root cause analysis for electrical failures in stamping press operations.
- Research and recommend best practices for electrical system organization and maintenance.
- Assist in implementing standardization projects for electrical prints and panel layouts across different production lines.
When and Where:
May 19th – August 2025 (Exact end date TBD)
This will be a 1st Shift / 8am – 5pm M-F position located at our Holland, Michigan plant located at 1401 S. Washington, Holland, MI, 49423
What You Need to Have:
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A college or university student heading into their junior or senior year majoring in Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.
What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.
Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.
