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Paid On-Campus Internship at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA

Positions close for application on Wednesday, June 28th, at 11:55pm.

Are you looking for a paid internship? Do you crave the opportunity for career-related experience on campus? Do you want to develop professional skills? If so, you need Campus internEXP (on-campus intern experience)! Campus internEXP offers undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in paid on-campus internships with a variety of departments and units across campus.

Career and Professional Development has the internship positions available through Campus internEXP for Fall 2023! Each position is also linked if you would like more information about that role.

  1. Data Analyst - Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology (ICAT)
  2. Community Research Intern - Virginia Tech Engage
  3. Studios Technical Writer Intern - Virginia Tech Libraries
  4. Graphic Design Intern - Virginia Tech Myers-Lawson School of Construction
  5. Experiential Programs Operations Intern - Career and Professional Development
  6. Prototyping Studio Exhibitions Intern - Virginia Tech Libraries
  7. Digital Humanities Documentary Intern - Virginia Tech Libraries
  8. Usability and Accessibility Intern - Teaching and Learning Engagement | University Libararies
  9. Global Engineering Intern - Virginia Tech College of Engineering
  10. Career Outfitters Intern - Career and Professional Development
  11. Student Coordinator for VT Women Connect - VT Women Connect
  12. Social Media and Marketing Intern - Virginia Tech Graduate School
  13. Student Historical Interpreter and Assistant Coordinator for Events - Solitude/Fraction, Virginia Tech
  14. Event Planning & Student Engagement Intern - Ujima Living Learning Community (LLC)

To learn more about these experiences and to apply, please follow this link or visit Handshake (vt.joinhandshake.com) and search "Campus internEXP" under the jobs tab.

If you have any questions, please contact Julia Ward (Email).

Systems Engineer and Data Analytics at The Aerospace Corporation

In an era of dynamic change in space, the Aerospace Corporation is addressing a generation of complex challenges. As an independent, nonprofit corporation, we operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.

Ergonomic interns at Toyota in Georgetown, KY

Working with Safety Team Members to implement safety solutions to prevent injuries to Toyota Team Members and contractors at Toyota’s US manufacturing and logistics locations. Toyota Safety Co-ops will get experience in any of the following areas of Safety:

  • General Safety
  • Machine/Robot Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Ergonomics 

CO-OP QUALIFICATIONS (additional information in Word)

  • Working toward degree in Safety, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial), Human Factors/Ergonomics, or other relevant degree
  • Sophomore or above classification at time co-op begins.
  • Minimum 2.7 GPA
  • Available for two co-op assignments
  • Have available, reliable transportation
  • Work overtime as required.
  • Have unlimited authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Global mindset and geographical flexibility.
  • Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.

If interested, send your resume to Senior Manager, Katie Grosteffon (Email).

Industrial Engineering interns at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts in Orlando, FL or Anaheim, CA

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is currently looking for Industrial Engineering interns with a wide range of experience and Spring 2024 availability.

The Industrial Engineering teams at Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort provide analytical decision-making support to executive management and operations. They handle multiple project assignments on an ongoing basis that contribute to improvements in Guest Satisfaction, Cast Excellence and/or operational/financial results.

We are looking for strong candidates who have a passion for Industrial Engineering and Disney. We need candidates who are versed in all areas of Industrial Engineering, from capacity/demand analysis to simulation/OR to process improvement. They must also have strong interpersonal skills since we are internal consultants at Disney and must be able to interact with all levels of the organization. Proof of eligibility for employment within the United States on a permanent basis is required for all positions.

Industrial Engineering Professional Internship – Spring 2024 (Jan 2024 to May 2024)
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an Industrial Engineering or related program with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Please note: Disneyland ® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort have intern/co-op positions year round (Summer, Fall/Winter, Spring) and many students return for multiple terms.

To apply, please submit an online application at www.disneyiejobs.com (Job ID 10047369, 10047366). Below is the direct link to those positions.

Continuous Improvement Coordinator at Schaeffler in Fort Mill, SC

Link to the job posting page

Below is a list of the main responsibilities. Contact Industrial Engineer Group Leader, Scott Prosch (VT ISE Class of 2011; Email), if you have any questions.

  • Continuously applies lean methods of the Schaeffler Production System (SPS) to improve efficiency and effectiveness for an organizational area assigned, e.g. a production segment.
  • Supports the application of the Lean Management standards within the SPS.
  • Deploys and trains all Lean Management methods and knowledge. Contributes to the continuous improvement of the SPS and shares best practices.
  • Plans and facilitates workshops and summarizes the results achieved.
  • Reports the review status of the SPS implementation status in the own unit.

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