Automation Intern

VT Industries•Rome, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship focuses on collaborating with various engineering and production teams to improve manufacturing processes. The intern will support production operations, identify areas for waste elimination, and contribute to enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and delivery. Key responsibilities include project planning, design, development, validation, and communication of project progress. There is also a potential for travel to other manufacturing sites and maintaining technical documentation.

Requirements

Major in Engineering or related field
Self-motivated
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written)
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Able to analyze and evaluate data
Computer skills, including basic Excel skills a plus
Working knowledge of electromechanical systems
All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Engineering team, CI team members, Production team members and Production leadership on various projects
Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing processes using engineering methods
Support Production and maintenance operations
Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas
Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in assigned area
Determine potential savings and calculate ROI for projects
Assist with designing processes that satisfy Federal, State, and Local safety laws
Communicate projects and progress to all levels of company
Potential to travel to other manufacturing sites
Maintain technical documentation for existing processes and design changes
Other duties as assigned by the manager