Intern - Manufacturing Engineer - Summer 2026

US Conec • Hickory, NC

32d • Onsite

About The Position

At US Conec, we design and manufacture precision fiber-optic interconnects that power the world's fastest data centers, telecom networks, and supercomputers. In other words? We're the backbone powering AI. Are you ready to get hands-on experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment? As a Manufacturing Intern, you'll work alongside our engineering and operations teams to learn real-world problem-solving skills while contributing to meaningful projects that make an impact.

Requirements

• Students pursuing Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering degrees
• Detail-oriented problem solvers who enjoy hands-on work and collaborating in a team environment
• Comfortable in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Excited by details, challenges, and working with a team

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes through piece-rate studies and part-flow analysis to uncover efficiency opportunities
• Gain exposure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and apply them to real components
• Support prototyping through 3D printing and CAD modeling
• Assist engineers on automation, manual assembly, and plant-layout improvement projects
• Leading a plant-layout or material-storage redesign to improve workflow
• Building recommendations from your own efficiency studies to help streamline assembly or automation processes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees