Job Description

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid, Ohio 
Target Program Dates: May 26th - August 7th, 2026
Relocation Assistance: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary housing stipend may be available for those residing outside the immediate area of the internship location  
Req ID: 27314  

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Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric’s Euclid, OH 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.

Potential Projects

• Fulfill Product Stewardship customer inquiries
• Data entry and analysis to support EHS chemical information management, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring, and reporting 
• Conduct Industrial Hygiene workplace exposure monitoring and weld fume analysis 
• Support data modeling for life cycle assessment
• 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 and incident analysis 
• 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

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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