About the role#
This is a four-month, project-based internship focused on chemical engineering and wet process improvement within a printed circuit board manufacturing environment. You will work under the guidance of the Process Engineering Manager to complete an assigned improvement project, collaborate with site teams, and present your findings to leadership. The program includes a one-week travel component to a U.S. facility to present project results to executive leadership and fellow interns.
What you'll do#
- Review wet process production lines to identify opportunities for improving consistency, yield, and efficiency.
- Support the design of experiments and controlled trials for process improvement.
- Collect and analyze process and quality data to evaluate key variables, stability, and capability.
- Assist with studies regarding materials and surface preparation methods.
- Review chemical process parameters and document findings under engineering supervision.
- Identify opportunities to streamline or automate wet process monitoring and production activities.
- Prepare technical reports, update process documentation, and present recommendations.
- Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety policies, including chemical handling, waste segregation, and equipment use.
- Participate in safety inspections, audits, and emergency drills.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a diploma, certificate, or degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Returning to the final year of your program in September 2027, with an expected graduation date no later than June 2028.
- Foundational knowledge of chemical processing, materials, and process control.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and analyze experimental data.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Ability to travel to the United States for the internship program.
- Comfort working in a manufacturing environment while utilizing required safety controls and PPE.
- Coursework in statistics, design of experiments, SPC, or process capability is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About TTM Technologies
TTM Technologies manufactures mission systems, radio frequency components, and printed circuit boards. The company supports various business sectors by providing manufacturing services for electronic products. Founded in 1998, the firm operates as a public company based in Santa Ana, California. It employs over 10,000 people across multiple locations.
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