Description:
Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity with a leading company in the iron casting industry? Look no further than Waupaca Foundry, Inc. As the premier supplier of iron castings in North America, Waupaca Foundry is renowned for its commitment to innovation and exceptional product quality. With a workforce of approximately 4,400 employees, we take immense pride in our history of excellence and our dedication to continuous improvement.
As an intern at Waupaca Foundry, you will have the chance to be part of a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes sustainability and strives to deliver a reliable experience to millions of individuals who rely on our castings every day. We are actively seeking individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in a culture of ongoing innovation.
Joining our internship program means becoming a valuable member of a team that values excellence and offers rewarding career opportunities. At Waupaca Foundry, we take pride in being the employer of choice for driven and skilled individuals who are eager to make a significant impact in the industry by producing top-quality castings.
Qualification:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, with preference given to second or third-year students.
- Experience with Industrial Assessment Centers is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of operating various energy-using systems, such as Compressed Air Systems, Pumps, and Fans, Lighting, Dust Collection/Bag Houses, Electric Motors, HVAC, Energy Management Systems, etc.
- Familiarity with energy efficiency tools, such as US DOE MEASURE, is preferred.
- Interest in gaining experience in energy efficiency or similar technologies.
- Must be a team player capable of multitasking and handling complex and diverse tasks.
- Well-organized, reliable, conscientious, and capable of managing resources and schedules to meet deadlines.
- Enrolled in post-high school education for the Fall 2024 semester.
- Completion of at least one year in a related field (preferred).
- Considered a full-time student with a course load of 12 credits or more.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with energy teams to identify opportunities for energy savings.
- Develop energy savings calculations for new and existing energy projects to prepare them for implementation.
- Collect and analyze data and benchmark energy systems to evaluate their performance.
- Document recommended energy practices that can be incorporated into the development of new energy systems.
- Assist the plant’s energy teams in expanding energy monitoring systems by creating new dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), reports, and other related tools.
- Research new technologies that can be implemented at Waupaca Foundry plants to enhance energy efficiency.
- Provide support in updating energy regression models and carbon emissions baselines for Waupaca Foundry plants.
Location:
The internship will be conducted in Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States.