Lotusworks

Lotusworks

Mechanical Technician - Part Time Internship

Sunnyvale, California, United States · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$30kDetected 12 days ago
Medical DevicesCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities.
  • LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors.
  • Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Mechanical Maintenance and Operations team in maintaining and operating facility systems, including HVAC, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, chillers, and process utilities, under the direction of senior technicians.
  • Learn and support chilled water, compressed air, and process cooling water system monitoring, recording temperatures, pressures, and flow readings.
  • Support spare parts inventory and tool management, ensuring materials are properly labeled, stored, and available for maintenance work.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas, ensuring housekeeping standards are met after all maintenance and inspection activities.
  • Learn the fundamentals of system balancing, flow control, and pressure management within building and process utility systems.
  • Support the development and updating of mechanical job plans, checklists, and maintenance documentation under supervision.

Requirements

  • Skills Required:

Skills

  • LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.
  • This internship is a fantastic opportunity for soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates to kickstart their careers.
  • 1-3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, facilities operations, or utilities systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, pumps, valves, and process utility systems.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn advanced maintenance techniques.
  • Basic understanding of CMMS tools such as Maximo or similar.
  • Knowledge of safety procedures, including LOTO, confined space entry, and chemical handling (training provided).
  • Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical facility.

Compensation

  • The pay range shown reflects the minimum and maximum hourly rates the company may offer for this position.

Benefits

  • Support lubrication, oil sampling, filter replacement, and seal inspections, learning proper documentation and preventive maintenance practices.
  • Participate in equipment startup and shutdown procedures, learning system interdependencies and the importance of operating within safe design limits.
  • Support technicians in mechanical troubleshooting, learning how to identify abnormal system behavior and perform diagnostic checks under guidance.
  • Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses (JHAs), learning site-specific safety protocols such as LOTO, confined space, and chemical safety.
  • Observe senior technicians during root cause investigations or taskforce activities, learning structured troubleshooting and reporting methods.
  • Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements, immediately reporting unsafe conditions, leaks, or equipment abnormalities.
  • Participate in intern training and mentorship sessions, completing assigned learning modules and field demonstrations to build core mechanical competency.
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