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Mechanical Engineer - Intern

CompanyVarex Imaging Corporation
LocationSalt Lake City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the Industrial Engineering team in improving product consistency by developing tools and inspection criteria for vacuum components during the X-ray tube build process. They will also test manufacturing operations and report on progress weekly.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1275
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Our Mission: Through the talent of our people and vision of customers, we help improve and save lives throughout the world by making the invisible visible. Our Vision: To be the preferred global partner for innovative x-ray imaging solutions. Varex Imaging Corporation is the world’s largest independent supplier of medical X-ray tubes and image processing solutions. From medical imaging to cargo screening and border security, our components are used by X-ray imaging system manufacturers everywhere to detect, diagnose, and protect. Our products are designed to harness the power of X-ray energy to pioneer advances in any application. This requires us to maintain an extensive catalog, and we are a leading supplier of high-voltage connectors, ionization chambers, mammography paddles, solid state automatic exposure control systems and buckies for digital imaging. As a leader in imaging components, our goal is to help our customers become world-class system suppliers by strengthening their competitiveness and enabling them to bring products to market faster. Our rich history spans 65+ years of dedication to the imaging industry, but our everyday work is devoted to our partners’ success.
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Summary

The Industrial X-ray Tube Engineering group at Varex Imaging produces X-Ray imaging tubes for the industrial, security and non-destructive inspection industries. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic summer intern to help our Industrial Engineering team improve the consistency of our products. Work will involve developing tools and inspection criteria for key vacuum components during the X-ray tube build process. This will include working with other departments and testing the outputs of the process. Engineering staff will be available to train and mentor this individual.

Job Description

You will work closely with an Engineering team mentor and collaborate with the Engineering team in general.

  • Learn key requirements for successful X-Ray tube operation
  • Test and validate new tooling and inspection criteria to ensure process integrity
  • Test various elements of manufacturing operations to ensure consistency and reliability
  • Develop work instructions for production operators to use equipment safely and effectively
  • Collect, analyze and report on measurement results
  • Report weekly to the team on progress

What you will bring:

  • Ability to learn quickly and develop good working relationships with others
  • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and determine corrective action
  • Experience taking detailed data and analyzing the data using statistical methods
  • Experience with 3D modeling and detailed drawings in Solidworks is a plus
  • Ability to organize and structure data and information neatly and consistently
  • Ability to create user-friendly documentation in PowerPoint
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

Education and Experience

  • Pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Completed 2nd year of college

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Benefits and Perks


Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401K match
  • Friendly Work Environment
  • On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, and Gym
  • Free Coffee and Soda
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Key Skills
Ability To Learn QuicklyTroubleshootingData AnalysisStatistical Methods3D ModelingSolidworksOrganizing DataUser-Friendly DocumentationManufacturing Experience
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing
Benefits
Holiday PayPaid Sick Leave401K MatchFriendly Work EnvironmentOn-site CafeteriaCompany NurseGymFree CoffeeSodaCareer Advancement OpportunitiesEV Charging Stations