Welding Engineering Summer College Internship

Kubota•Gainesville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kubota Manufacturing of America is seeking a Welding Engineering Intern to support its Welding Engineering team in Gainesville, Georgia. Over a 12-week internship at 40 hours per week, the intern will gain hands-on experience in welding process development, quality assurance, process optimization, documentation, training support, and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The intern will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and training personnel and may complete additional projects as needed.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology and must continue pursuing the related degree throughout the internship.
Expected graduation date must be December 2027 or later; candidates who have graduated or will graduate before December 2027 are not eligible.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Self-motivated, willing to learn, and willing to contribute to engineering projects.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
Able to work in extreme hot or cold conditions and stand for the duration of the shift.
Able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear.
Occasionally lift an unspecified amount; the posting's weight value is left incomplete.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MIG, TIG, resistance, GMAW, RSW (semi-automatic and automatic), or robotic welding.
Basic understanding of welding metallurgy and weld inspection techniques.
Exposure to manufacturing environments, engineering projects, or laboratory work.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of fabrication, blueprint reading, or GD&T principles.
Interest in automotive, agricultural, or heavy equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing, developing, testing, and validating welding processes and procedures.
Support engineers in analyzing product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
Participate in welding trials and process improvement activities.
Help implement process enhancements to improve quality, efficiency, and safety.
Support the creation, review, and maintenance of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
Document welding procedures, standards, and best practices; maintain accurate engineering records and technical documentation.
Participate in reviewing and updating welding-related work instructions.
Assist with weld inspections and quality verification.
Support investigations into welding defects and process variation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Work with cross-functional teams to support compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Collaborate with the Training Department on welder onboarding and certification activities.
Assist with preparing welding training materials and documentation, tracking training records and certification requirements, and supporting continuous learning.
Collaborate with Welding Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers on process improvement projects.
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving welding operations.
Assist in evaluating equipment, tooling, and production methods.
Support data collection and analysis related to welding performance metrics.
Participate in engineering meetings, training sessions, and project reviews.
Research welding technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
Complete special projects and assignments as needed.