Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

TTM • Santa Ana, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is offering summer internships for qualified Chemical and Mechanical Engineering students seeking professional experience in engineering and manufacturing technology. These internships are designed to provide meaningful, practical, on-the-job training and experiences to help build professional credentials. Opportunities are available throughout TTM for motivated students looking to learn and grow. Interns will contribute ideas and work in an environment that inspires innovative results. The TTM internship program values the contributions of students, leading to increased productivity, the introduction of innovative ideas, and often results in the hiring of skilled permanent employees. Intern projects will focus on process engineering, automation, and industry, including the use of robots and machines to improve production, quality, and safety. While interns will learn about data collection and manufacturing execution systems, their projects will also involve building and integrating devices with a connected factory initiative. This program is specifically geared towards conscientious Chemical and Mechanical Engineering juniors who are entering their senior year of college, offering a stimulating and rewarding experience to aid in the transition from school to work and career, while motivating students for a potential future in manufacturing, engineering, and technology. Participation also provides an invaluable opportunity to establish a professional network within the company.

Requirements

• Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university Chemical or Mechanical Engineering major
• Junior entering their senior year of college.
• Students must be in good academic standing.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Good math and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, energetic & self-motivating, able to meet deadlines.
• Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Basic engineering principles

Responsibilities

• Each internship project selection will include 1 major and 2 minor projects, all deliverable within the summer period of 10-12 weeks.
• Each intern will be assigned a manager and a mentor/champion to help guide them and serve as a resource.
• Interns will present opening and closing presentations to the site Leadership team.
• Interns will also present a midway review to select site Leadership.
• The program offers additional opportunities for professional, career and leadership development through training and team-building activities such as 1-day offsite training, company picnic, softball match, etc.
• Interns will attend one of three courses in May or June focused on cross-facility collaboration, learning different techniques, meeting their fellow interns and will be introduced to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in North America.
• Interns will practice their presentation skills by presenting to facility leadership three times.
• The final presentation will be in partnership with facility leadership at the handover briefing.
• Interns will participate in multiple team-building activities to include Barbecues, Pizza nights, games, etc. as the situation allows.
• All interns will present their facility projects at the TTM summer technology expo in early August to facility and executive leadership.

Benefits

• An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
• Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern