Co-op, Manufacturing: January - June 2027 (Onsite)

This role offers exposure to process improvement, engineering investigations, validation, technical documentation, and manufacturing operations. The intern will apply engineering fundamentals to real-world challenges while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills through mentorship and project-based learning. This position is 100% onsite in Irvine.

Position Dates: January 11, 2027 – June 30, 2027

Responsibilities

• Support validation activities, process studies, and engineering experiments by gathering data, documenting results, and preparing summaries.
• Observe manufacturing operations and identify opportunities to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and standardization through data-driven recommendations.
• Draft, review, and update manufacturing protocols, reports, work instructions, and standard operating procedures including data collection, analysis, and documentation of findings.
• Support manufacturing engineering projects focused on process optimization, yield improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and present manufacturing and quality data to support engineering decisions and project objectives.
• Use SolidWorks to create/update designs.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Availability for Spring Co-op (January 11 – June 30, 2027).
• Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday through Friday).
• Minimum sophomore standing with plans to return to an accredited degree program following the internship/co-op.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Sophomore, junior or senior standing with plans to return to an accredited degree program following the internship.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with technical documentation is a plus.
• Proficient with SolidWorks: create parts (Sketch, Features), create assemblies, create drawings.
• Coursework or project experience related to manufacturing processes, mechanical design, quality engineering, industrial engineering, statistics, or process improvement.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Minitab, JMP, or similar tools.
• Exposure to engineering documentation, laboratory testing, manufacturing environments, or technical report writing.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, or continuous improvement concepts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while contributing within a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Physical and Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing and/or office environment.
• May require occasional time on the production floor.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.