Your Mission

HOERBIGER Corporation of America (HCA) is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-tech, reciprocating compressor valves and components used across the energy industry.  Our plant in Pompano Beach, Florida employs 300 dedicated professionals.  Seeking candidates for two six-month, full-time Internships beginning in Spring 2025. 

Accepting students who reside/attend school in the Fort Lauderdale area for these paid internships (or recent graduate from a Florida university).  Prefer students in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain Management.  Student should have senior class standing (Fall 2024) or higher.  This is a paid, working internship with expected deliverables and goals. 

Internship #1:  Rings and Packing.  The intern will be tasked to automize tool and measurement device selection with the creation of routers and manufacturing orders in SAP. A database must be setup and linked to production router sequence accurately to ensure smooth manufacturing process. This project requires a very detail-oriented approach. The Intern will work closely with Engineering, Production and Planning.  This is a 6-month Internship

Internship #2:  Engineering Technology.  The intern will create a a digital twin for every equipment and process. This includes creating a digital descriptor/identifier to align with the item (the equipment, associated tooling, and work-holding) on floor, establish and maintain a cross-reference of SAP master data with Zoller Tool Management System (TMS) master data for tooling, create digital models of the equipment, tooling, and work-holding to model the manufacturing processes.  This is a 6 to 12 month internship

How you will make a difference

What you will learn

• Manufacturing Processes
• Usage of SAP ERP system
• 3D Modeling using Autodesk Inventory, Esprit CAM, Vericut
• Excel Look up Queries and Pivot Tables
• Working with diverse cross functional teams (engineering, production, management)
• Organizational skills
• Self-management, time-management, reporting of results

What you should be good at

• Students who reside/attend school in SE Florida or recent graduates of a Florida University with housing in the area. Recent graduates welcome to apply.  International students may also apply.
• Must be available to work full time for a six-month period beginning in February; we can be somewhat flexible regarding work hours to accommodate class schedule for Spring Semester
• Students in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain Management or similar degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes required
• Strong attention to detail/data gathering skills

What you can look forward to

• A supportive and team-oriented work environment focused on career advancement
• Daily supervision by experienced Mentors/Managers with weekly Management review meetings
• Opportunity to contribute; make a lasting impact to manufacturing processes

Who we are

Join our global HOERBIGER team of over 6,000 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology. Guided by our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 43 countries and more than 133 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact. Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and become part of our journey. #youmakeadifference