About the role#
This Operations Engineering Co-Op or Intern role supports our engineering team in East Syracuse. You will work alongside Manufacturing, Test, and Quality Engineering teams to solve production issues and improve our processes. This is a full-time, paid position available for the Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027 semesters.
What you'll do#
- Create and update clear procedure documents for production technicians.
- Identify root causes of issues and develop solutions to prevent them from happening again.
- Find inefficiencies in production and implement improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve engineering problems.
- Assist with troubleshooting, failure isolation, and data collection studies.
- Help manage the return of failed products to suppliers through our RTV process.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's program for Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related Engineering Technology fields.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis tools.
- A genuine interest in manufacturing engineering processes.
- Previous internship or work experience is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in East Syracuse, New York.
- You must have reliable transportation, as the facility is not accessible by public transit.
- The pay range is $18 to $26 per hour, depending on experience.
About INFICON
INFICON produces instrumentation, sensor technologies, and software for manufacturing processes. The company focuses on vacuum technology and gas leak detection for industries like automotive, semiconductor, and aerospace. Founded in 2000, it maintains a global presence with headquarters in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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