Electronics Manufacturing Process Intern — Drive Quality & NPI

Pro-Active Engineering, Inc.; Town of Sun Prairie, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering, Inc. in Sun Prairie, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced electronics production environment and an opportunity to contribute to PCBA manufacturing processes.

You will work with Quality, Production, and R&D teams to improve line efficiency, document processes, and participate in lean initiatives. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, optimization, and documentation of PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate and improve assembly line efficiency, equipment utilization, and workflow.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Participate in process validation and new product introduction (NPI).
• Assist in time studies, line balancing, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and R&D teams.
• Support creation and maintenance of work instructions and process documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Professionalism

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Electronics/Mechanical/Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

SolidWorks

Altium Designer

Job description

Pro-Active Engineering, Inc. in Sun Prairie, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced electronics production environment and an opportunity to contribute to PCBA manufacturing processes.

You will work with Quality, Production, and R&D teams to improve line efficiency, document processes, and participate in lean initiatives. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.