Intern, Manufacturing Research & Technology

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID :

20273

Employment Type :

Full Time Job Category :

Early Career/Internships Work Location :

Davidson, NC (CSC)

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Research and Technology intern will work alongside engineering professionals on a 10-week applied research project developing augmented reality (AR) applications on open-source wearable hardware to support manufacturing operations. The intern will gain hands-on experience with embedded development, computer vision, and AI-assisted workflows while collaborating cross-functionally to translate technical prototypes into scalable field solutions. This role provides exposure to real-world manufacturing challenges, professional development through team and stakeholder interactions, and the opportunity to present findings to business leaders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, execute, and complete special projects as assigned.
• Gains industry knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments.
• Develop skills needed for career in industrial distribution.
• Supports assigned manager with business project work.
• Presents intern project results to business leaders.
• Perform independent research.
• Develop and test software applications on open-source AR wearable hardware using embedded SDKs and scripting environments.
• Apply computer vision, signal processing, or AI/ML techniques to solve manufacturing-related problems.
• Design and iterate hands-free user interfaces for shop floor and field environments.
• Prepare technical documentation including setup guides, architecture overviews, and developer notes to enable future development.
• Work cross-functionally with category management, marketing, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Need:

• High School diploma required.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Excellent academic record.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software required.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and management is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills required.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Coursework or project experience in one or more of the following: programming (Python, Lua, or similar), computer vision, signal processing, AR/VR development, or embedded systems preferred.
• Familiarity with software development tools (version control, IDEs, SDKs) preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn new hardware and software platforms preferred.
• Comfort working with physical hardware and prototyping in a lab or shop-floor environment preferred.

Other Requirements:

• A valid driver's license may be required.
• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ("ITAR") and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ("CUI") Compensation starting at $22/hr depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time. This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position. WHY MSC? People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits. You will also have the opportunity to join our

Associate Inclusion Circles:

Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.