Engineering Intern, Manufacturing & Automation

Oatey Company • Shakopee, MN

12d • $21 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oatey Intern Experience supports our growing organization by attracting talented students to develop them into future leaders. It is unique with one-on-one mentorship, developmental feedback and coaching, lunch series, engaging networking events and weekly forums. You will work closely with experts to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field. Additionally, you will have exposure to all leadership levels of Oatey. Lastly, you will have a great time networking with other interns and forge lasting relationships.
Oatey offers a vigorous program that includes:
Learning and Development • Peer Mentoring • Challenging Team Projects • Community Involvement

Manufacturing Automation Engineering Intern Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering team, the intern will support Manufacturing Engineering at Cherne Industries in Shakopee, Minnesota. Assignments will contribute to Oatey’s operations while providing the student with hands-on work experience.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an engineering degree or engineering technician program
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Interest in manufacturing process design, material flow, production equipment, work methods, and processes
• Ability to work within a cross-functional, multicultural team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and organize work efficiently
• Process-oriented thinker

Nice To Haves

• Electrical wiring experience is a plus.
• PLC programming experience is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude/some hands-on experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of automated equipment for improving production processes across Oatey product lines.
• Support Automation Engineers with wiring, machining, and assembling custom automation; gain exposure to PLC programming and controls.
• Manufacturing process analysis and evaluation for automation.
• Provide startup support for debugging and production.
• Design and document work cells and fixtures to support process improvements

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree