Manufacturing Engineering Intern
About The Position
Established in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader for micro-contamination monitoring equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries. We’re a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in a great place to live. Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern who will contribute to the success of the Operations Team, applying their knowledge in engineering to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams, demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and maintain a commitment to professional excellence, quality and continuous improvement. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support the Manufacturing Engineering team in driving operational excellence initiatives aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and 5S (SQDIP). This internship provides hands-on experience in Lean deployment, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementation, model line development, and productivity/quality performance improvement within a high-mix, precision manufacturing environment. The role is highly collaborative and execution-focused, supporting key strategic initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction and operational performance.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related discipline)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general data analysis
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles
- Interest in Operational Excellence or Manufacturing Systems
- Experience with data visualization or ERP/MES systems
- Familiarity with process mapping or value stream mapping
Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Performance & Metrics Support rollout and standardization of Productivity Metrics across selected product lines
- Assist with implementation and validation of First Pass Yield (FPY) measurement and reporting
- Collect, analyze, and present performance data to support fact-based decision making
- Help develop visual management tools to improve performance transparency
- Lean / Model Line Support Support execution of two Model Line Kaizen events for critical product lines
- Assist in documenting standard work and process improvements
- Participate in Value Stream improvement activities
- Support implementation of Built-In-Quality (BIQ) concepts within model lines
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Support MES content creation, configuration, and documentation
- Assist with work instruction digitization and data capture optimization
- Help validate MES workflows to ensure accuracy and usability
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful rollout
- Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability programs
- a flexible spending account
- a tuition reimbursement program
- a 401(k) plan
- profit sharing
- paid company holidays
- paid time off
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Career Level
Intern
