Manufacturing Engineering Intern
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will contribute to the Manufacturing Engineering team at DwyerOmega’s Swedesboro, New Jersey operation during Summer 2027. The site manufactures and develops OMEGA products for process control and measurement applications, primarily temperature sensors, as well as products for flow, environmental, and other process segments. Product examples include temperature sensor probes, temperature sensor wire, infrared temperature sensors, temperature calibrators, connectors, and thermowells, serving applications across industries such as commercial spaceflight, alternative energy, data centers, automotive testing, and food and beverage processing. The intern will gain manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment, contributing to the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and work instructions for new products and supporting existing products. The role is full-time and on-site in Swedesboro, NJ, from May through August 2027.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
- Interest or experience working hands-on in manufacturing or automation environments.
- Self-starter personality and mechanical inclination.
- Experience with 2D or 3D mechanical design.
- Experience with 3D printing.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing methods, such as welding, injection molding, curing, machining, and inspections.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Visio.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, frequently stand and walk in office, manufacturing, and lab environments, occasionally move materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and use computers, laboratory equipment, tools, and instrumentation.
- Ability to safely move throughout manufacturing and office facilities and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or a similar 3D CAD program.
- Experience with Bambu Lab or similar 3D printers.
- Experience using temperature, pressure, strain, or flow sensors and data acquisition.
Responsibilities
- Work with Manufacturing Engineers to support the design, machining, and implementation of production equipment, fixtures, and processes.
- Help develop new and update existing manufacturing work instructions, time studies, standard work, and playbooks.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
- Support equipment qualification, process validation, and new product introduction activities.
- Help create and maintain an accurate 2D CAD layout of the facility and assets.
- Identify opportunities to improve workplace safety, ergonomics, and material flow.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance as needed.
- Meaningful, real-world project experience.
- Mentoring from experienced professionals and industry experts.
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration development.
- Intern-focused programming for career development and networking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
