Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc.  is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Casting, Charter Wire, and Niles Iron & Metal.

About the Smart Manufacturing Engineer Internship:

You’ll develop skills in project planning, cross-functional collaboration, and identifying innovative ways to apply AI to improve business and manufacturing processes.

Program Structure:

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer
• Location: Saukville, WI & Mequon, WI
• Start Date: May 2027
• Duration: Summer internship
  

What we're looking for:

• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with current status of at least a Sophomore level.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred experience:

• Enthusiastic for new technology and process improvement.

What you'll focus on:

• Help with the expansion of AI vision safety systems.
• Assist with engineering practices for our plant robot.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Assist and/or lead multiple Digital Transformation -related projects supporting the different facets of the business.
• Document and improve processes.

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