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Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer)

CompanyTrust Automation
LocationSan Luis Obispo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for implementing Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing best practices, identifying opportunities for labor and lead-time reductions, and designing production cells or lines focusing on throughput, visual management, and ergonomics. Duties also include performing time studies, calculations, and simulations to validate current and future states, and iterating solutions using methodologies like PDCA/DMAIC.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
143
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Trust Automation has 35 years of experience in custom; motors, linear drives, digital drives and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers in the Defense, Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Greentech and Medical industries. Its product line includes; motors, linear drives, digital drives custom assemblies and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. As of today, Trust Automation has grown to a 50,000 square foot facility that supports its 70+ team of engineers, designers, manufacturers and customer service employees.
About the Role

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population. Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation. This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

Trust Automation’s Paid Internship Program is designed to offer opportunities for students to help build their resumes, apply academic knowledge, and network with professionals in their fields of interest while encouraging participants to obtain their educational degree or professional certification.

As a student intern you’ll have the opportunity to take part in meaningful work and real-life projects, explore future career possibilities, gain a deeper understanding of your path, and participate in networking activities in the Manufacturing Engineering department. You'll learn from the best minds in the industry and have a unique opportunity to use your knowledge and skills in an innovative environment. You will be introduced to useful tools and resources that will help you grow both professionally and personally during this experience.

This internship will run from June to August 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Help bring Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing best practices to the company
  • Identify gaps and opportunities for reductions in labor and lead-time
  • Design production cell/line(s) for throughout, visual management, ergonomics
  • Perform time studies, calculations and simulations to validate current and future state
  • Iterate and improve on solutions using PDCA/DMAIC

Position Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be willing and able to perform the job duties as assigned
  • Must successfully pass a background check and all pre-employment requirements

Physical Requirements

  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
  • Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
  • Seeing to read a variety of materials.
  • Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
  • Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
  • Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay for this position - $18.00 hourly

 

 

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Key Skills
Industrial EngineeringLean ManufacturingTime StudiesCalculationsSimulationsPDCADMAICProduction Cell DesignLine DesignVisual ManagementErgonomics
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research