Manufacturing Engineering Intern

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC • Michigan City, IN

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About The Position

About the Company:

DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications.

The company offers over 300,000 state-of-the-art products for process measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and indoor air quality, and is a recognized global leader in the digital marketing of technical products. The products that we manufacture are used to control and drive process efficiency, creating safe and sustainable environments.

At DwyerOmega, we enable our customers to improve the world – one measurement at a time. We achieve this through our unwavering commitment to technology, customer service, and overall continuous improvement. Every day, we strive to cultivate a culture of ingenuity, empowerment, accountability, adaptability, and speed.

The company’s corporate headquarters are based in Michigan City, Indiana, and Norwalk, CT with manufacturing locations and sales offices located throughout the world.
Position Summary:

We’re seeking a motivated engineering student to join our team this summer. This hands-on internship provides real-world experience in product design, testing, validation, and documenting continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineering intern will support production by updating work instructions to a newly designed format and transition the controlled documents into implementation.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year or four-year college or university program. A major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in an office environment and sit for extended periods while using a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multiple monitors for engineering designing and documentation tasks.
• Ability to view detailed technical drawings and work with precise visual information.
• Occasionally stand, walk, or move between office areas, meeting rooms, or engineering workspaces.
• May occasionally visit manufacturing areas while following all required safety procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) if required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members in person, virtually, and via written communication.
• Ability to lift and carry light materials or documents (typically up to 10–15 lbs.) if needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design and build test and calibration equipment for new and existing products.
• Improve productivity through ergonomic evaluations, time studies, simulations, and line balancing.
• Conduct cost analysis to support manufacturing decisions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and work instructions.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and assembly flow.
• Support quality control initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, and robotic programming (as applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees