Automation Engineering Intern

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$39,500.00-$50,500.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Our Automation team is looking for a 2025 summer intern who is passionate about process improvement, engineering design, and automating manual processes that may include robotic solutions. If you enjoy working on a team engineering automated machines this may be the position for you! Due to the ever-changing nature of our department, specific project details will not be known until closer to the intern's start date.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Work with Engineering, Process Research, Operations, Division Engineering and Capital and Engineering Services leadership to identify and evaluate automation projects serving to improve safety and deliver on business needs. 
• Identify the problem area, while proposing some idea and brainstorming solutions.
• Create a conceptual design for improving the area of focus.
• Work with EHS to document the safety risk assessment for current state and after the opportunity is implemented.
• Identify and qualify vendors(if they are new to JM), obtaining quotes for the solution.
• Work with team members to create a high-level business case, identifying the costs of the solutions, benefits and subsequent returns.
• Provide project status and update reports as needed.
• Travel to plants/vendors if needed.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Controls Engineering, Robotics/Mechatronics Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Completed coursework in mechanical design, dynamics, electrical engineering, and data analysis.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed coursework in electrical labs, dynamics, robotic programming, machine design.
• Experience designing and constructing machines.
• Experience in manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with CAD creation preferably in Autocad, ANSYS or SolidWorks.
• Strong organizational, computer and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new tools.
• Able to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Enjoys working in a high paced team environment.
• Committed and passionate for results.
• GPA of at least 3.0 at an accredited college or university.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.