About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern, you will support the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment. You will work on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah, assisting with SMT solder assembly, mechanical integration, and environmental testing. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams to move products from engineering to production.
What you'll do#
- Establish work instructions, develop process procedures, and implement engineering changes.
- Qualify new tools and equipment while maintaining labor standards and process controls.
- Assist senior engineers with new product introductions, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Design and transfer manufacturing tools, strategies, and systems.
- Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend tooling requirements.
- Perform economic analyses to identify and address variances in labor and cycle times.
- Attend daily shift huddles and support product line key performance indicators.
- Oversee non-conformance reviews and implement corrective actions.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for mechanical, electrical, chemical, or industrial engineering.
- Experience with soldering or basic electronic manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo.
- A basic understanding of 3D printing.
- Experience with statistical software like Minitab or JMP.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule, totaling 80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off.
- Employment Status: Full-time internship.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It maintains headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The organization functions as a public company with over 31,000 employees.
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