2027 Summer Intern: Operations - Manufacturing

GOTAFE; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GOTAFE is offering an internship focused on applying classroom skills to real-world manufacturing projects in Corona, CA. You will analyze data, improve routing practices, and develop planning tools using plant data to drive better decisions.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, teamwork, and exposure to leadership through workshops and training sessions. Strong academics and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• Full-time enrollment in an accredited college or university throughout the internship (May–August 2027) pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree related to the internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Preferred experience with BOM/Route management, PowerBI, SAP, and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Improving operational efficiency through data analytics, capacity planning, and productivity management initiatives.
• Analyzing operational performance data and developing standardized routing data structures and templates.
• Supporting the creation of tools to enhance manufacturing planning and decision-making.
• Designing and delivering training materials and workshops for operational leaders using real plant data and practical case studies.
• Assessing current routing practices and recommending data governance improvements.
• Developing standardized routing templates to support future manufacturing operations.

Skills

Data analytics

Capacity planning

Productivity management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree related to the internship

Tools

PowerBI

SAP

Modeling tools

BOM/Route management

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Improving operational efficiency through data analytics, capacity planning, and productivity management initiatives.
• Analyzing operational performance data and developing standardized routing data structures and templates.
• Supporting the creation of tools to enhance manufacturing planning and decision-making.
• Designing and delivering training materials and workshops for operational leaders using real plant data and practical case studies.
• Assessing current routing practices and recommending data governance improvements.
• Developing standardized routing templates to support future manufacturing operations.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Full-time enrollment in an accredited college or university throughout the internship period (May-August 2027), pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree related to the internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Preferred experience with BOM/Route management, PowerBI, SAP, and modeling tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Intern compensation is based on academic standing and expected graduation date.
• Hourly rates range from $22.50 to $29.00 per hour.

A Day In The Life

Daily activities include:

• Applying classroom skills to on-the-job experiences.
• Working on comprehensive, value-added projects in teams and professional environments.
• Developing technical skills specific to the major.
• Building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
• Presenting to the local management team at the end of the program.
• Gaining industry knowledge relevant to the Hubbell business location.
• Enhancing planning and organizational skills.
• Working on challenging projects that provide practical experience.
• Assisting with process improvement and managing multiple projects independently.
• Providing support to co-workers as appropriate.