About the role#
HII Technical Solutions is looking for a Manufacturing Intern to join our team in Syracuse. You will work on projects involving electronics, electrical, and mechanical systems. This role involves hands-on work on the production and prototype floor under the guidance of our engineering team. You will support research and development efforts while gaining experience in a defense environment. This is a part-time, hourly position with a rolling term.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers with design, testing, and documentation tasks.
- Collect and analyze data for ongoing projects.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
- Participate in quality, manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.
- Work hands-on on the production floor under supervision.
- Complete assigned projects and present your findings to the engineering team.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a 2-4 year college or university.
- Progress toward a Bachelor's degree with up to 20% of required credits completed.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, automation, or quality control.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Comfort using measurement tools and data collection methods.
- Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data analysis.
- Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
- A self-motivated and detail-oriented approach.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Syracuse, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Majors: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
About HII Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
HII Technical Solutions operates as a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. The company provides integrated mission solutions, fleet support, and cyber services. It also works in nuclear, environmental, oil, and gas sectors. The firm maintains its headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. It functions as a public company with a workforce between 5,001 and 10,000 employees.
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