2026 Internship - Maintenance Engineer
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Interns will work as a part of our Maintenance Engineering team providing technical direction for equipment and machinery installation and maintenance to optimize production. Candidates will play a crucial part in solving complex engineering problems involving Textron Aviation maintenance, processes, systems, and specialized equipment. Interns will be involved with multiple projects that will provide exposure to many of Textron Aviations Wichita campuses in order to develop creative and innovative solutions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize Textron Aviation Asset Management system including preventative maintenance development/updating and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting/monitoring
Conduct equipment and economic evaluations, develop cost estimates and schedules, and provide progress status
Assist with implementation of capital projects per approved budget
Routine contact and oversight of vendors, contractors, and consultants
Assist with root cause analysis and provide solutions to technical problems
Support energy conservation projects
Assist with annual and long-range strategic planning to address equipment replacement, reliability, and maintainability process improvements and automation
Comply with safety culture and practices including support of mandatory inspections to meet federal, state and local regulatory requirements
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in:
Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering
Reliability and Maintainability Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechatronics
Other related fields
QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, time, priority setting, and project management skills
Sharp eye for detail
Great analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in mechanical/electrical devices, basic controller/processor and programming preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2025, 1:01:00 AM
Job Number: 333180
