Process Engineer Intern, Summer 2027
About The Position
The Engineer Intern will support key initiatives aimed at improving product quality, operational efficiency, and process reliability. This role involves identifying and implementing solutions to reduce recycling volumes attributed to "Other Process Problems," coordinating capital purchases for spare SentryGlas and Line 4 equipment, and aligning with project engineers on Management of Change (MOC) documentation for the Line 4 Extruder Recirculation Project. The intern will work closely with operations to manage recycle rates and inventory based on process test results, assist in the qualification of a new Lowinox vendor, and support the commissioning of laboratory testing equipment. Additional responsibilities include participating in local and global yield improvement meetings, leading a Test Authorization (TA) to evaluate the relationship between UV absorber concentration and UV transmission in SentryGlas 5000 products, and migrating the CADD Drawing System from an Excel-based format to a SharePoint platform. This position offers hands-on experience in cross-functional collaboration, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The paid internship will be 13 weeks in duration for the summer of 2026 with flexible start dates. Student interns must be able to work full-time. The internship will be split between a major project and daily tasks. Housing will not be provided for the internship
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Pursuing a B.S. in an Engineering discipline
- Completed at least one year of college education before beginning internship.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Strong academic performance minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and extracurricular achievement.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
- Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity.
- Must have legal U.S. working authorization to participate in the program.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment screening process.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Responsibilities
- Identify and implement strategies to reduce recycling volumes categorized under "Other Process Problems"
- Coordinate the capital procurement of spare SentryGlas components and Line 4 equipment
- Collaborate with the project engineer to align on Management of Change documentation for the Line 4 Extruder Recirculation Project
- Work closely with SentryGlas operations to manage recycle rates and inventory levels based on process testing outcomes
- Support the qualification process for a new Lowinox vendor in collaboration with Anna Jones
- Assist the Engineering Specialist with the qualification and commissioning of new laboratory testing equipment
- Participate in both local and global yield improvement meetings to contribute to performance optimization
- Lead a Test Authorization initiative to compare UV absorber concentration with UV transmission in SentryGlas 5000 products
- Transition of the CADD Drawing System from an Excel-based format to a SharePoint-based platform
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- benefits
- incentive opportunities
- excellent work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
