Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

DRS Technologies•Melbourne, FL

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineering Internship: Elevate Your Potential! Looking to launch your career in manufacturing engineering? Seize the opportunity to become a pivotal part of our team as an intern for Summer 2026. Join us at DRS Land Electronics in Melbourne, FL, where you will engage in transformative projects core to the innovation of material growth reactors and process equipment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program or a two-year master's program in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Status as a Junior or Senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Ability to support a 40 hour per week onsite schedule.
Demonstrated strong decision-making and leadership skills.
Experience handling small delicate components and using ESD practices.
Must have good hand and eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Soldering and wire bonding experience is a plus.
Proficiency in various computer applications, including Access, Excel, LabVIEW, and CAD
Knowledge of Six Sigma a plus.
Experience with MRP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate Manufacturing Equipment: Operate various types of manufacturing, material growth reactors, and process equipment to carry out complex experiments or grow custom materials.
Provide Technical Support: Offer routine technical support to engineers and scientists regarding standard components, devices, materials, products, processes, and/or equipment.
Perform Assembly Tasks: Responsibility may include testing, modifying, reworking, repairing, and building electronic, optical, or mechanical assemblies.
Work from Documentation: Execute tasks based on standard wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and sketches.
Design and Testing: Involve in designing and/or testing prototype assemblies and production units while performing related manufacturing processes.
Follow Procedures: Interpret and adhere to documents such as SOPs and safety rules to ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
Interface Departments: Collaborate with other departments to ensure an efficient flow of information and materials.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators: like meeting production deadlines, quality of finished product (pass/fail rates), raw material stock levels, and compliance outcomes. In addition, you will read, and possibly develop wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties

Benefits

competitive salaries
comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
a company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
a 401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours