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Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Automation and SMT

CompanyQuality Electrodynamics, LLC
LocationMayfield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist senior engineers in implementing automation and robotic technologies within SMT work cells. Responsibilities include revising product manufacturability, managing Engineering Change Orders, and executing Kaizen actions to reduce defects.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
98
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Quality Electrodynamics (QED) is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced medical equipment electronics. Current products include cutting edge MRI radiofrequency (RF) antennas/coils for diagnostic imaging at the full range of magnetic field strengths. Most of these are FDA Class II noninvasive devices used for obtaining diagnostic images for various human anatomies.
About the Role

Are you looking for an Internship, Co-op experience, or even just a part time job that will get you hands on experience working with Automation?

We are looking for an Engineering student who is pursuing a career in Automation or Advanced Manufacturing. We can offer a flexible schedule to help you maximize your education and allow you to work year-round. 

JOB SUMMARY

Manufacturing Engineering Intern is an opportunity for an Engineering student to work alongside senior engineers in all areas of the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and automation work cells. This role will be responsible for individual and team assignments to implement automation and robotic technologies with a focus on manufacturing and Kaizen principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manufacturing Engineering Projects:
    • Assist with revising and validating products for manufacturability and automation utilization.
    • Assist with design and implementation of automation and robotics equipment with a focus on electronics assembly.
    • Assess product construction and materials for internal and external process acceptability.
    • Support implementation of Engineering Change Orders.
  • Basic ECO (Engineering Change Orders) tasks:
    • Drawing revisions
    • BOM revisions
    • Revise/Release of documentation
      • Work Instructions
      • Work Order Routers
    • Assist in drafting and execution of test protocols for process validation.
  • Gemba/Kaizen Actions:
    • Automation utilization through design/documentation changes.
    • Reduce process changeover through product consolidation. 
    • Defect reduction, error proofing in Surface Mount Technology and robotics work cells.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education and Experience

Required

  • 1+ years of undergraduate work towards a major in electronic, industrial or automation engineering or related field.

Preferred

  • Prior professional internships, relevant Lab or University experience a plus
  • Basic drafting experience a plus
  • Robotics and/or Electronics Assembly (SMT) experience a plus

Skills and Abilities

Required

  • Skills in MS Office, Outlook, internet, etc.
  • Clear written, interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
  • Be able to learn fast and multitask

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 25 pounds
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time
  • Ability to stoop, reach and lift with your body and arms
  • Ability to see details at close range and to identify and distinguish colors
  • Ability to quickly move your hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
  • Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
  • Ability to use hand tools

Flexible schedule built to fit with your school schedule.
Key Skills
AutomationRoboticsSurface Mount TechnologyKaizenManufacturing EngineeringDraftingMS OfficeProcess ValidationElectronics AssemblyBOM RevisionsEngineering Change OrdersError Proofing
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
Benefits
Flexible Schedule