About the Opportunity
Marathon Electric is seeking motivated and driven engineering students to join our Engineering Internship Program. This hands-on internship provides real-world experience in a manufacturing environment, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge to meaningful projects that impact our business.
Location: Onsite in Wausau, WI
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00/Hour
We are currently hiring:
Quality Engineering Intern
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Product Management Intern
Throughout the summer, interns will work closely with experienced professionals and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to our products, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
At the conclusion of the program, each intern will present a capstone project showcasing their contributions and learnings.
What You’ll Do
Support engineering or product-related projects within manufacturing, operations, or product development
Assist with process improvements, data analysis, and problem-solving initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and supply chain
Participate in continuous improvement activities (lean manufacturing, efficiency gains, etc.)
Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making
Present findings and recommendations as part of a final capstone project
What We’re Looking For
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
Rising sophomore, junior, or senior preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)
Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why Join Marathon Electric?
Hands-on experience with real engineering and product challenges
Exposure to a leading manufacturer of motors and generators
Mentorship from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines
Opportunity to build your network and gain career-ready skills
Competitive pay for the duration of the internship
Apply Today!
Start building your engineering career with Marathon Electric this summer.
We offer a pleasant work environment and competitive compensation.
To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Marathon Electric does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others.
WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.
WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.
Our business areas are divided as follows.
Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment
This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.
Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)
Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.
Commercial and Appliance Motors
In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable…