2027 Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Mercury Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercury Systems in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering Intern to learn hands-on in our SMT factory. In this role you will support improving efficiency across SMT workstreams and contribute fresh ideas to manufacturing processes.

You will perform pick-and-place, assist with reflow and wave soldering, contribute to conformal coating, and help design station layouts while applying Lean/Six Sigma concepts.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s in industrial/manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum GPA 3.1; transcripts may be requested.
• Familiarity with Excel, Minitab, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or simulation tools.
• Understanding Lean/Six Sigma principles; data-driven problem solving.
• Strong quantitative skills; able to work with data and models.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support SMT operations with pick-and-place, chip and wire activities.
• Assist with reflow to ensure proper soldering and quality.
• Support wave soldering to maintain production standards.
• Contribute to conformal coating processes for component protection.
• Help design and optimize station layouts to improve flow and efficiency.
• Conduct capacity analysis to meet targets and plan resources.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Lean/Six Sigma

Statistics

Data analysis

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in industrial engineering

Relevant coursework completed (ops research, stats, systems design)

Tools

Excel

Minitab

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Arena

Simio

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Onsite: Phoenix, AZ

Internship from May/June - August/September 2027

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative Manufacturing Engineering Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to our Surface Mount Technology factory in Phoenix, AZ. In this hands-on role, you'll support improving operational efficiencies across the different workstreams within our SMT processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing operations by performing pickandplace, chip and wire activities
• Assist with reflow processes to ensure proper soldering and assembly quality
• Support wave soldering operations to maintain consistent production standards
• Contribute to conformal coating processes to protect electronic components
• Help design and optimize station layouts to improve workflow and efficiency
• Conduct capacity analysis to ensure production targets and resource planning are met

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program inindustrial engineering manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field, with relevant coursework completed (e.g., operations research, statistics, systems design)
• A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process
• Familiarity with programs like Excel, Minitab, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or simulation tools (e.g., Arena, Simio) used for process analysis and optimization
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles
• Strong quantitative and statistical skills; Ability to work with data, perform statistical analysis, and apply mathematical models to solve efficiency and productivity problems
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAD/Simulation Software Experience; AutoCAD, SolidWorks
• ERP/MES Systems; SAP, Oracle, or other Manufacturing Execution Systems for production tracking and inventory management
• Data Analytics & Visualization; Skills in Python, R, SQL, or Power BI/Tableau

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Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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