Job Description
Job Title:  Process Engineering Intern
Req ID:  49023
Job Location (Short):  Castel San Pietro Terme, ITA
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

 

We are looking for an Intern in Process Engineering for our plant in Castel San Pietro!

 

You’ll contribute directly to improving how our production processes perform—making them safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. Your work will support daily operations and long-term improvements at our Castel San Pietro plant. 

As part of the Danfoss Power Solutions team, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to real manufacturing challenges while learning how engineering, maintenance, quality, and safety come together on the shop floor. 

This internship is designed to give you practical experience, responsibility from day one, and a strong foundation for a future career in operations or process engineering

 

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What You’ll Be Doing

 

  • Analyze existing production processes through data collection, shop-floor observation, and process mapping to identify improvement opportunities 
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean principles, 5S, and waste reduction practices 
  • Prepare and update technical reports and KPIs related to production and maintenance performance 
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams on non-conformities and root cause analysis 
  • Contribute to industrialization activities, including new product introduction, process cycles, and work instructions 

What We're Looking For

 

  • Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering, Management Engineering, or similar degree, suitable for a curricular internship
  • Ability to work on site for 3–6 months starting in summer (June–September
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative mindset 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting 
  • Good command of Italian and English, both written and spoken 

What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.