Engineering Intern at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway in McPherson, Kansas

Job Description:

Engineering Intern
McPherson KS
R24_2125
Full time

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.

$20-$25/hour depending on grade level and previous internship experience.

Johns Manville is looking for Engineering students for their 2025 Summer Internship Program.

Our intern program is designed to provide hands-on engineering and business experience through challenging assignments focused on innovation and growth.

We take a holistic approach to our internships by assigning meaningful projects, educating interns on JM's history and values, and providing additional development and volunteer opportunities.

At the completion of their summer internship, JM interns present their work to senior management at our corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado. These leaders provide valuable feedback and insight for interns as they enter the workforce.

Anticipated deadline to apply: 11/18/24 This deadline is Johns Manville’s good faith estimate of when the application will close. Johns Manville may extend the deadline and will update this posting promptly if it is extended.

What to Expect:

• Challenging and fulfilling projects related to your skills and interests
• Intern seminars on engineering and business practices
• Possible full-time employment opportunities
• Volunteer and community-building activities
• Insight and feedback from JM executives
• Intern social events
• Competitive pay
• Possible travel opportunities

Who We Are Looking For:

• Engineers who are interested in a 2025 summer internship who are available to start at the middle to end of May and work full time until the first week of August.
• Students currently pursuing a degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering, construction, ceramic or metallurgical engineering at undergraduate, graduate and PhD levels.

Important Information:

Interns thrive at JM because we give our employees the ability to do things they wouldn't be able to anywhere else. As an Engineering Intern in McPherson, KS you will work side by side with other engineering professionals and plant leadership by participating in hands on activities such as sampling, analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvements as well as be responsible for documentation and various plant initiatives.

Your Day to Day:

• Provide engineering services for less complex technical problems and recommend a course of action.
• Provide engineering services for more complex problems under direct guidance of higher-level engineering personnel.
• Take an active part in the execution of product development projects.
• Assist Sr. Engineers on technical service initiatives with sampling, analysis, troubleshooting, process improvement, and recommendations.
• Develop and integrate product and process documentation ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Provide project status and update reports as required.
• Involved in learning.

• What You Bring to the Team:

• Pursuing a B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or Manufacturing).
• Completed at least sophomore year of undergraduate course work and enrolled in classes for Spring 2024.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Preferred Qualifications

• GPA of at least 3.0 at an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Basic understanding of production processes
• Strategic and creative thinking
• Solid works experience

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Johns Manville Internship Program is designed to provide challenging and fulfilling work in your area of expertise. We also offer additional opportunities from community service events, social outings, and intern seminars to allow you to give back, network, and gain a broader understanding of JM and its functions. We take a holistic approach to your development and are committed to providing valuable experience for both you and the company. At the conclusion of the summer, all interns will have the opportunity to present their achievements to functional leaders at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado. We encourage you to find out why interning with us is such a rewarding experience by checking out the internship page on our website.

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.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. 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.

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