Smart Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

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!

At Charter Manufacturing, we believe our culture is our strongest competitive advantage. Join our team, where you’ll take on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and grow both personally and professionally.

- Impactful Work & Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that drive company goals while developing skills through mentorship, training, and networking

- Compensation Benefits: Competitive compensation, receive weekly pay, and paid holidays

- Career Advancement: Explore full-time employment opportunities across our four business divisions and corporate office, with adjusted service time if hired after graduation

- Recognition & Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates achievements, values contributions, and invests in your future

- Program Highlights: Experience our Intern Kickoff Day, Volunteer Opportunities, Professional Development Workshops, and the End of Summer Intern Showcase

Program Structure:

- Duration/Schedule: Full-time during the summer months

- Location: Saukville, WI

- Hybrid flexibility: 3 days a week in office, 2 days remote

- Start Date: May 2026

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.

- 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

Internship positions are not benefits-eligible.