Engineering Intern Summer 2027

About Hytrol: At Hytrol we create material handling technology and relationships that move the world. Located in Jonesboro Arkansas & Fort Smith Arkansas we are a leading material handling technology company offering a wide range of products and solutions for our customers and partners. When you join Hytrol you join a group dedicated to pushing the limits of what is possible in material handling and improving the well-being of bothourselves and Overview: The Hytrol Internship program is a 10-week opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Interns work side-by-side with industry professionals on real-world projects. Participants graduate from the program having developed both professionally and personally. 10-week summer program: May 24 July 30 2027Average 40 hours per week @ min $20/hourHousing provided for out-of-town participantsExtensive professional development opportunitiesJob Summary: As a Summer Intern at Hytrol you will work within one of our specialized engineering teamsDesign R&D Controls Manufacturing or Enterprise Improvement. You will be part of a collaborative team tasked with developing improving and supporting material handling systems and conveyor technology that serves a wide range of industries worldwide. Through this role you will contribute to innovative solutions that push the boundaries of material handling enhance efficiency and support our customers Responsibilities:Design: Collaborate with design teams to develop innovative conveyor systems material handling solutions and custom products to meet customer & Development: Engage in research activities to improve existing technologies and develop new solutions that advance the field of material Testing & Validation: Conduct product testing to validate designs ensure safety standards are met and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the product development Management: Oversee project timelines ensuring that project milestones are met on time and within budget. Coordinate with various departments such as manufacturing sales and customer Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement in engineering design production and performance implementing best practices to enhance overall product quality and & Reporting: Maintain detailed engineering documentation including design specifications technical drawings testing results and Specializations:Product & Design Engineering:Work within a specific conveyor model family attaining technical mastery in all design with Product Engineers Order Processors and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless design execution and design errors and rework issues ensuring the accuracy and functionality of the and Development (R&D) Engineering:Contribute to the development of advanced material handling equipment and research conduct tests collect and analyze data and maintain comprehensive test on CAD designs and project management driving innovation in conveyor findings and design recommendations to the team for Engineering:Develop and configure control packages using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other devices for electrical panels containing hardware to support control closely with applications teams and customers to meet job-specific control electrical and controls support for conveyor lab equipment used in testing and Engineering:Identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and develop strategies to improve production material utilization and implement cost-saving projects collaborating with manufacturing in researching equipment related to capital on optimizing efficiency and improving operational Improvement Engineering:Partner with production teams to design processes that enhance workflow and specialized tools or equipment to help operators complete tasks more waste and non-value-added activities. Research equipment to support capital improvement continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and increasing Valentine Manager of Academic & Philanthropic Programs oversees the Hytrol Internship Program: