About the role#
We are looking for an engineering student to join our Expert Services team in Fairfield, California. This role offers hands-on experience in applying engineering principles to real manufacturing and product challenges. You will work alongside technical professionals on a significant project, starting with the development of a Statement of Work and ending with a final technical report. This is a part-time position requiring 15 to 20 hours per week with flexibility for your academic schedule.
What you'll do#
- Lead a major technical project focused on manufacturing, product, or customer needs.
- Define project objectives, scope, and methodology in a formal Statement of Work.
- Collect and analyze data to support projects like material source validation or production line qualification.
- Use Microsoft Excel to create charts, summaries, and presentations for technical findings.
- Apply basic statistical methods to identify trends and evaluate results.
- Assist with routine laboratory testing, data entry, and the organization of material samples.
- Provide technical support to the Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams.
- Document your findings in technical reports to support engineering decisions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for Materials, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data organization and chart creation.
- A basic understanding of statistical analysis and the ability to interpret technical data.
- Strong algebraic and quantitative reasoning skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Willingness to learn new laboratory procedures and reporting methods.
- Ability to lift or handle materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairfield, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $30 - $35 per hour.
- Schedule: Part-time, 15-20 hours per week.
About Toray Advanced Composites
Toray Advanced Composites develops and manufactures advanced composite materials. The company serves the aerospace, satellite, communications, and industrial markets. It operates as a subsidiary of the Toray Group. The organization maintains its headquarters in Morgan Hill, California, and employs 475 people.
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