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CTE Student Engineering Intern

CompanyVAUPELL INDUSTRIAL
LocationConstantine
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with building robot cages, designing End-of-Arm Tooling, and supporting automation initiatives. They will also conduct cycle time studies and help update job instructions.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
318
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For 75+ years Vaupell has been providing global precision components and assemblies to top-tier OEMs, leading growth companies, and start-ups for the aerospace, medical, and the defense industry. We specialize in complex plastics, metals, and advanced composite parts and assemblies. We’re a full product life-cycle partner. Our goal is to partner with innovative companies to get their products into the marketplace ahead of the competition and mitigate risk. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.vaupell.com/ Markets Served: Aerospace, Medical, & Defense
About the Role


Position Summary:

The High School Intern will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment by assisting with automation projects, safety improvements, and process optimization. This role is designed to provide exposure to technical skills, employability skills, and teamwork while contributing to meaningful projects that support operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Robot Safety & Guarding:
    Assist in building robot cages with integrated safety features under supervision.

  • EOAT Design & Fabrication:
    Design and build End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) using CAD software and 3D printing technology.

  • Automation Cost Savings:
    Support implementation of automation initiatives aimed at reducing costs, guided by the Manufacturing Engineer.

  • Cycle Time Studies:
    Conduct cycle time observations and document findings to identify process improvement opportunities.

  • Documentation & Job Instructions:
    Help update and validate job instructions by collaborating with affected teams.

  • Bill of Materials (BOM):
    Learn to create BOMs for designed projects and ensure accuracy for 3D models.

  • Project Support:
    Participate in automation investigations (e.g., P43 project) and provide recommendations for improvement.

  • Safety Guarding Implementation:
    Assist in installing safety guarding for existing robots (pending budget approval).

Learning Objectives & Development Areas:

  • Employability Skills:

    • Reliability, professionalism, punctuality, and accountability
    • Effective in-person and online communication
    • Teamwork and adaptability
    • Workplace etiquette and conflict resolution
    • Giving and receiving feedback
    • Self-directed motivation


  • Technical Skills:

    • Tolerancing and measurements
    • Understanding organizational structure
    • Problem-solving in automation projects


Physical Demands

Must be able to reach, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without an accommodation.



Key Skills
Robot SafetyGuardingEOAT DesignFabricationAutomationCost SavingsCycle Time StudiesDocumentationJob InstructionsBill of MaterialsProject SupportSafety GuardingTeamworkProblem-SolvingCommunicationReliability
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology