Intern - Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:   

Tarkett is seeking candidates for a 12-month Internship (or Co-Op) to join our successful and growing team in Dalton, GA.  Assignments will be challenging, and experienced engineers/managers will mentor students in the Tarkett Internship Program. As an intern, you will get exposure to different parts of the Tarkett business and operations. Join a highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure in an organization that has a flat organizational structure and little hierarchy. Our organization strongly values team work. All of our employees have a voice and can truly impact the company.  If you consider yourself to be a change agent and want to see an impact from your efforts, you can do that here. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with safe work practices to ensure own safety as well as co-workers’ 
• Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of solutions deployed in support of business goals and objectives. 
• Handle multiple projects and contribute to safety & quality assurance initiatives.
• Analyze data, coordinate with applicable stakeholders, and assist in the implementation of new procedures/projects.
• Gain exposure to our multiple business units within Operations and make an impact.
• Gain exposure to cost control initiatives and budgeting.
• Participate in meetings, project reviews, seminars, trainings, etc.
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as required.

REQUIREMENTS (including educational requirements):

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in any of these fields: 
  • Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Controls/Automation, Chemical, etc.)
  • Quality Systems
  • Environmental / Industrial Safety
  • Business
• Tools –Matlab, Microsoft Office (word, power point, excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to work both as a team and independently.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Prior manufacturing-related experience or coursework is a plus but not required.

Duration and Compensation

• 12 months, not weeks
• Paid internship, rate depends on year in school
• Relocation and/or housing is not provided