EHS & Sustainability Summer 2027 Internship (Shelby Township,MI)

Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric’s Shelby Township, MI location is looking for bright, driven individuals to join our Sustainability/EHS Internship Program—designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and leadership.

What Sets Us Apart

• LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
• Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure.
• Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience through guided instruction and real-world applications.
• Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service.
• Career Pathway: Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunities.

Overview of the Program

The Sustainability/EHS Internship Program offers a comprehensive experience across Corporate and Site-level Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) functions. Participants will engage in product stewardship activities, including customer inquiries, chemical data management, and industrial hygiene monitoring. They will support sustainability initiatives through life cycle assessment modeling, reporting, and awareness campaigns. Additionally, the program includes drafting EHS guidance, contributing to environmental projects, and participating in safety risk assessments. At the site level, participants will conduct inspections, audits, and incident analyses, assist in developing training materials, and support energy, water, and waste reduction efforts through continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires participation in our Immersion Day at our Cleveland, OH headquarters during one of your first few weeks. Lincoln Electric will provide and cover all travel arrangements and expenses.

What You'll Work On

• Data entry and analysis to support EHS chemical information management, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory, and ongoing refinement of the Chemical Approval Process
• Support data modeling for life cycle assessment
• Support the ongoing implementation of the Pre-Startup Safety Review Process
• Support external disclosures, sustainability reporting and internal awareness campaigns
• Draft EHS guidance documents and fact sheets
• Support environmental initiatives and projects (energy, waste, and water reduction)
• Participate in safety risk assessments, safety committees, learning teams, and incident analysis
• Support ISO Certification (ISO 9001, 14001)
• Conduct risk assessments, EHS inspections, audits, and incident analysis
• Assist with the development and implementation of training materials and safety programs
• Support site-level projects focused on energy, water and waste reduction
• Participate in learning teams and continuous improvement events

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Safety Management, Sustainability, Occupational Health & Safety, or Public Health
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Interest in sustainability and the environmental health and safety field
• Desire to work in a manufacturing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills