About the role#
Toshiba International Corporation is looking for an Industrial Engineering Intern to support manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives at our Houston facility. This role offers hands-on experience in a production environment where you will apply engineering principles to real-world challenges. You will work alongside Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers to analyze processes and support projects focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
What you'll do#
- Support industrial engineering and manufacturing improvement projects within production operations.
- Conduct time studies and process observations to evaluate cycle times, labor utilization, and workflow.
- Analyze data to identify bottlenecks, waste, process variation, and improvement opportunities.
- Assist with developing standard work, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate workstation layouts, material movement, and overall production workflows.
- Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help implement process improvements directly on the production floor.
- Collect and organize data to measure performance and validate improvements.
- Support digitalization initiatives designed to improve production reporting and visibility.
- Work with production employees and cross-functional teams to develop practical solutions.
- Prepare project documentation, analysis, and presentations for stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related discipline at an accredited college or university.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfort working in an active manufacturing environment.
- Interest in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
- Preferred: Coursework or experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time and motion studies, process mapping, work measurement, manufacturing systems, production planning, ergonomics, statistical analysis, or AutoCAD.
- Previous manufacturing, engineering, or project experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Houston, Texas.
- The role is on-site at our manufacturing facility.
About Toshiba International Corporation
Toshiba International Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. The company maintains its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It serves diverse sectors such as oil and gas, mining, utilities, and automotive manufacturing. The business focuses on five core divisions including motors and drives, power electronics, and transmission and distribution systems.
How to get in at Toshiba International Corporation
Applying early to Toshiba International Corporation gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications as they arrive. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first before the pile grows. This helps you avoid the frustration of submitting your resume to a crowded queue. You can reach out to the recruiters behind the company's roles directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves response rates. Intern Insider surfaces these contacts for you so you can bypass the standard application process and connect with the right people. It is a more effective way to get your profile noticed by the team in Houston.
