Industrial Engineering Intern
About The Position
Industrial Engineering Intern – Hyper-RF Division At AV, we firmly believe that all internships are not created equal. Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. Unlike many other internship programs, we strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills. Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a passion for production engineering, particularly in the domain of RF technologies. You will be working with the engineers and scientists to develop and test custom solutions for next-gen radar, phased array telemetry, radio, and perimeter intrusion detection technologies.
Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Due to the nature of this role US Citizenship is required.
- Currently enrolled or recently completed post-secondary program in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Willing and able to work on-site at the Germantown, MD AV office for the duration of the internship.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong background and interest in one or more of: industrial engineering, product lifecycle, hardware and software testing, data analysis, process optimization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, testing) and process optimization.
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and/or DMAIC.
- Skills in system integration, data collection, and/or root cause analysis.
- Competency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel or MATLAB.
- Experience with hardware design, assembly, prototype and production test design, and test execution.
- Participation in extracurricular student engineering competitions.
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of engineers, technicians, and project managers.
- Perform technology research, including trade studies and comparative analysis.
- Analyze production floor efficiency through observations, data collection, and analyses.
- Develop and optimize production floor layouts by conceptualizing spatial configurations.
- Simulate and analyze workflow efficiency by modeling material and personnel flow.
- Critique and improve work instructions, traveler practices, and QA documentation.
- Propose process optimization solutions and execute process implementation logistics.
Benefits
- AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
