Safety Intern

Location: Southfield, MI

Methode Electronics is a global leader in innovative electronic solutions, serving industries such as automotive, industrial, aerospace, and consumer electronics. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence, quality, and continuous innovation, Methode delivers cutting-edge technologies that power today’s most advanced products. Our collaborative culture and focus on professional growth empower employees to make a meaningful impact while building rewarding careers. Joining Methode means being part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, creativity, and driving the future of technology.

Summary

Methode Electronics is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Safety Intern to support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives across the organization. This internship provides hands-on experience in sustainability reporting, safety training development, learning management systems, and EHS process improvement. The intern will work closely with Environmental, Health & Safety professionals to enhance compliance, employee engagement, and operational excellence while gaining exposure to corporate sustainability and workplace safety programs. This role is ideal for students interested in occupational safety, environmental compliance, engineering, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Support utility data collection, validation, and aggregation activities to improve environmental reporting and sustainability metrics.

Assist with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tracking, reporting, and process standardization efforts across facilities.

Help centralize and streamline environmental and safety-related data management processes.

Develop, update, and maintain safety training materials, presentations, and educational resources.

Assist with Learning Management System (LMS) administration, including training assignments, record maintenance, and compliance tracking.

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of visitor management processes and site safety protocols.

Conduct research on safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements to support compliance initiatives.

Analyze safety and environmental data to identify trends, opportunities, and improvement actions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support EHS projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Participate in safety audits, inspections, training activities, and special projects as assigned.

This internship provides exposure to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), sustainability reporting, compliance programs, safety training development, data analytics, and manufacturing operations.

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Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Strong interest in workplace safety, environmental sustainability, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and organize data.

Experience with data analysis, reporting, or sustainability metrics is preferred.

Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training administration is a plus.

Experience using AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar technologies to support data analysis, reporting, content creation, and process improvement is preferred.

Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Note: Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a permanent basis post-graduation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties.  Squat or bend to perform various duties.  Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers U.S. employees comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life and Disability insurance, educational assistance, and paid time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance coverage. Employees also have access to valuable discount programs that can contribute to lowering costs off certain technology, automotive, and home appliance products. In addition, Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan, which includes a company contribution.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recrui