Guardian Engineering Summer Internship Program 2025 - Guardian Industries

Guardian Industries (a Koch Company) is seeking Engineering Interns to join our teams this upcoming Summer 2025 in locations across the United States!

At Guardian, we make high-performance, energy efficient glass for homes and buildings. Perhaps most of all, we make the ideas, formulas and processes that make these products possible. When you are looking at a city's skyline or the grilles on the latest cars and trucks, chances are you're seeing our Guardian Industries products.

Koch Industries has been consistently selected as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S by WayUp. The internship opportunity will be a 12-week program running from late May to mid-August 2025.

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Our Team

We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or new graduate, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today! Our opportunities for internships are in-personnationwide!

Engineering Interns are assigned to one of our many U.S. locations, likely in a manufacturing facility, to help support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance, with a large overarching focus on compliance, safety, and health. When considering and selecting location preferences, candidates should consider those facilities in which they're willing to work for the duration of their time as an intern, in addition to where they'd be interested in receiving a full-time offer from, should they perform well.

What You Will Do

Our internship program seeks talent from many disciplines including (but not limited to):

• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Engineering/Engineering Technology

Some examples of responsibilities or projects include:

• Working in CAD software
• Preparing and performing failure testing on glass/trim samples
• Automation of processes and standardized reporting
• Time studies and lean process improvement to achieve operational excellence
• Supporting product development lab experiments and field trials
• Working with and learning about tooling
• Supporting project teams on new equipment installations

The locations available are below. Please note that availability of these locations may change throughout the recruiting season. When you submit your application, you will be asked to provide the location preference(s) that you are willing to consider an offer from.

• Kingsburg, CA
• Richburg, SC
• Corsicana, TX
• Carleton, MI

Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections, and partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, and participate in our Innovation Challenge. These are just a few key aspects of our internship program.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
• Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2027.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or related Engineering degree program

For this role, we anticipate paying between $26 -$28 per hour.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch Company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Koch-company full-time interns/co-ops are eligible for a comprehensive medical plan that comes with prescription drug coverage and expert resources including second opinions and surgery support as well as weight and diabetes management. We focus on making healthcare resources available through advanced apps, from the comfort of home. With enrollment in the medical plan you have access to a tax-free savings opportunity for healthcare expenses (Health Savings Account).

You and all members of your household are automatically enrolled in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional mental health counseling, financial and legal consultations and concierge-level support for work-life balance like helping finding child, elder or pet care - at no cost to you.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf