About the job
About Us:
At Challenge Manufacturing, we are committed to achieving operational excellence through the empowerment of our employee-owners. As a prominent tier 1 supplier of intricate metal assemblies for the global automotive sector, we are dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions that shape the future of mobility. We believe that the most impactful ideas emerge from diverse perspectives, and through collaboration with industry leaders, we tackle challenges head-on. Our team members take pride in their contributions and embrace our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the driving force behind our operations.
Challenge Manufacturing is honored to be among the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many advantages of being part of the Challenge team is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows all employee-owners to receive shares of the company annually. This program serves as an additional retirement benefit that continues to appreciate over time, ensuring that our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!
Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Internship Opportunity:
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for students to gain invaluable real-world experience through our Internship Program. As a Controls Engineer Intern, you will be immersed in technical and software initiatives, contributing to individual projects and engaging in hands-on tasks on the plant floor. Challenge Manufacturing prides itself on equipping students with a head start in the automotive industry to enhance their future career prospects.
Your Responsibilities:
During your internship, you will:
- Week 1: Get acquainted with the plant environment, processes, and asset center navigation while understanding the roles and expectations of a plant-level controls engineer.
- Week 2: Learn troubleshooting techniques by accompanying technicians on the floor and gaining insights into maintenance and production support.
- Weeks 3-4: Conduct assessments on projects, identify inconsistencies in cell-level standards, and document findings to ensure operational efficiency.
- Weeks 5, 7, and 10: Engage in error-proofing verification processes under the guidance of a controls engineer.

