Do you take pride in doing things right the first time? Looking for a stable job with room to grow? Ready to join a team that treats you like family? We want to hear from you!

Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern– Ayer, MA

Join a Legacy. Build the Future

Catania Oils, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with 125 years of excellence in the edible oils industry, is looking for a passionate and driven Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering student to join our team this summer. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and know how to bring out the best in people—this is your moment.

Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do

• We Are Family – We treat every team member with respect and support, just like family.
• Own It – We take responsibility, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges.
• Job Well Done – We strive for excellence and take pride in delivering quality work.
• Customer Focused – We go beyond expectations to ensure our customers succeed.
• Authenticity at Our Core – We act with integrity and stay true to our values, even under pressure.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance technicians, and operators to understand machine equipment, workflows, and operating challenges.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and packaging equipment issues on the plant floor.
• Observe machinery in operation and help identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and standardization.
• Support the development, revision, and standardization of work instructions, SOPs, setup guides, and troubleshooting documents.
• Help ensure documentation reflects actual machine conditions, operating practices, and best-known methods.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing equipment performance, downtime, and process data.
• Participate in process improvement and equipment reliability projects.
• Support equipment testing, trials, and validation activities as needed.
• Contribute to root cause problem solving and corrective action follow-up.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and project reviews.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Interest in manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation, maintenance, or process improvement.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and/or interest in electrical systems and controls.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to organize information clearly and accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in an industrial / manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to manufacturing equipment, robotics, automation, PLCs, sensors, motors, conveyors, or pneumatics through coursework, labs, co-ops, or projects.
• Familiarity with reading basic engineering drawings, schematics, or technical documents.
• Experience with CAD or technical documentation tools is a plus.

Why Catania Oils?

• Be part of a company that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
• Work in a culture that blends tradition with innovation
• Make a real impact in a company that’s committed to sustainability and quality.
• We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Catania Oils is an Equal Opportunity Employer