About the role#
Hanwha Energy USA is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside experienced process and hot shop engineers in Midway, Georgia. This role focuses on closed-die forging operations for critical aerospace components. You will apply your engineering coursework to real-world manufacturing challenges by troubleshooting active production lines and analyzing process metrics.
What you'll do#
- Track First Pass Yield metrics and Statistical Process Control data to monitor process stability.
- Participate in Root Cause Corrective Action investigations to resolve process, design, and tooling issues.
- Use 3D CAD software to support tooling design, model manufacturing components, and evaluate products.
- Support engineers with shop-floor troubleshooting, quality concerns, and process recovery plans.
- Review technical drawings, material specifications, and quality documentation for new and revised parts.
- Learn how engineering decisions affect business unit performance, cost reduction, and capital equipment planning.
- Develop and execute an engineering project from start to finish, concluding with a final presentation.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Target class standing of Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate student.
- Foundational proficiency with 3D CAD software.
- Ability to write concise technical notes and present concepts to cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with interpreting graphs, charts, and basic engineering calculations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Independent motivation and a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Preferred: Prior hands-on manufacturing or lab experience, exposure to Lean or Six Sigma, and coursework in metal forming, metallurgy, or forging processes.
Location & details#
- Location: Midway, Georgia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
About Hanwha Energy USA
Hanwha Energy USA develops utility-scale solar power plants and battery energy storage systems across North America. The company works with landowners, investors, and local communities to manage the full development cycle of energy projects. It is based in Houston, Texas, and was founded in 2017. The firm currently employs 173 people.
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