Engineering Summer Intern at PGW in Creighton

Engineering Summer Intern Job Description

May 2015

Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW), the #1 manufacturer and distributor of automotive glass has openings for  Engineering Summer Interns. This position will be located at the Harmarville/Creighton, PA locations. We offer an exciting and fast paced working environment and challenging responsibilities.

PGW is seeking candidates to work with and learn from senior engineers tackling challenging projects.  Interns are given real-work assignments in keeping with their skills and experience.  These assignments could include a combination of technical research, product design or redesign work, technical documentation, manufacturing support or technical presentations. Interns will be working hands on to produce prototype windshields for new models and constructions. The will learn furnace control operations and the use of glass measurement equipment.  They will also be involved in the analysis of the data accumulated during the Design of Experiments testing. This assignment may also include small projects at other locations within the other PGW fabrication plants. 

This is potentially a long-term internship position that is available to engineering or EMET students.
Seeking two interns to start this summer.

Requirements

• The candidate must be enrolled in an accredited degree program working toward a degree in engineering (ME,EE, Chem E or IE), or similar degree, INCLUDING EMET degree at PSNK.  
• The candidate must have finished their Freshman or Sophomore year.
• The candidate must be available for a minimum of ten weeks between May and September
• Ability to effectively participate in teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to summarize and communicate results clearly.  
• The ability to take direction from multiple people and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Additional Information

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check, drug/intoxicant screen and pre-placement physical exam to determine if there are any restrictions in performing the job.
• The candidate must meet employer’s driving qualifications where driving is a job requirement.
• Pittsburgh Glass Works is an equal opportunity employer and encourages female and minority applicants.
• Candidates must be authorized to work permanently in the United States.

 

If Interested:

• To learn more about PGW, please visit our website at www.pgwglass.com.
• Contact Joe Kvak at 724-882-4404 to apply.