About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you will support the production of high-reliability electronic hardware for Tactical Satellite equipment. This includes work with Surface Mount Technology solder assembly, mechanical integration, and environmental testing. You will work alongside senior engineers to manage product introductions, investigate root causes, and drive continuous improvement.
What you'll do#
- Establish work instructions and develop process procedures for production lines.
- Qualify new tools and equipment while overseeing non-conformance reviews.
- Implement engineering changes and maintain labor standards and process controls.
- Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams to transfer new products from engineering to production.
- Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and recommend necessary tooling.
- Create assembly routings and analyze manufacturing plans.
- Perform economic analyses to identify variances in planned labor and cycle times.
- Support product line key performance indicators by attending daily shift huddles.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program for mechanical, electrical, chemical, or industrial engineering.
- Experience with soldering or basic electronic manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency with basic CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo.
- A basic understanding of 3D printing.
- Experience using statistical software like Minitab or JMP.
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
- The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, meaning you work 80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off.
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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