Automation Engineer Intern: Medical Device Manufacturing

Shine BrightX LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of paid time off starting?

10 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurances

401(k) match on contributions

Job summary

Shine BrightX LLC in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a motivated student to join our automation engineering team as an intern. You will assist with development, validation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes in a medical device environment.

We value learners who can analyze equipment performance, document technical work, and collaborate with project managers to execute plans.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in automation, controls systems, and manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial controls, or automated manufacturing systems preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Cognex Vision Systems, or Fanuc Robotics is a plus.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance and assist with troubleshooting.
• Understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Assisting with automated manufacturing systems, equipment performance analysis, and process improvements in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Supporting equipment validation and troubleshooting automated processes.
• Reviewing technical documentation and assisting with automation and controls projects.
• Documenting and developing process flows for the launch of critical medical device products.
• Designing equipment or tooling to support manufacturing processes.
• Writing technical documentation including protocols, work instructions, and engineering reports.
• Assisting in validation efforts for commissioning production systems.
• Maintaining customer-specific system documentation to support FDA regulatory requirements.
• Working with project managers to execute project plans.
• Participating in risk assessment activities such as PFMEA and DFMEA.
• Engaging in Lean manufacturing training and projects.
• Learning KEIND Quality system requirements and adopting Kimball Solutions philosophies and culture.
• Building relationships with team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Cognex Vision Systems

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Shine BrightX LLC in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a motivated student to join our automation engineering team as an intern. You will assist with development, validation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and processes in a medical device environment.

We value learners who can analyze equipment performance, document technical work, and collaborate with project managers to execute plans.