Engineering Technician Intern

The Engineering Technician Intern supports the engineering team by assisting with manufacturing, process improvement, equipment, quality, and product-related projects. This position provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while developing technical skills in troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, RMA evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do:

• Assist engineers with manufacturing and process improvement projects
• Perform Returned Material Authorization (RMA) evaluations, including inspection of returned products, documentation of findings, failure analysis, and support of corrective action activities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production and quality data.
• Support the development and maintenance of work instructions, setup sheets, process documentation, and engineering records.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Assist with equipment validation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to identify productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Assist with tooling, fixture, and machine improvement projects.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and internal quality issues by gathering data, documenting observations, and supporting root cause analysis efforts.
• Support new product introductions and engineering change implementation activities.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to safely use standard office and manufacturing equipment.