Engineering Intern

Southern Arkansas University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Southern Arkansas University is seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support manufacturing and engineering operations. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting focused on process optimization and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a relevant engineering degree and possess strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include assisting with process improvement, supporting documentation and troubleshooting issues. Compensation is competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SolidWorks is required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering and production teams with process improvement initiatives.
• Support manufacturing documentation and technical reporting.
• Participate in troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
• Help collect and analyze production and quality data.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain organized project documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with SolidWorks

Interest in manufacturing systems

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Overview

XeroCorp is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineering Intern to support our manufacturing and engineering operations. This internship provides hands‑on experience in a fast-paced production environment focused on plastic injection molding, contract manufacturing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, technically curious, and excited to contribute to real engineering projects that directly impact manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering and production teams with process improvement initiatives
• Support manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and technical reporting
• Participate in troubleshooting manufacturing and production issues
• Help collect and analyze production and quality data
  Assist with CAD modeling, drawings, and engineering change documentation
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and operations
• Perform research and testing related to manufacturing processes and materials
  Maintain organized project documentation and engineering records

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in:
  Mechanical Engineering
  Manufacturing Engineering
  Or related technical field
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with SolidWorks is Required
• Ability to work independently and in a team environmentInterest in manufacturing, automation, and production systems

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with SolidWorks
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or injection molding
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world engineering and manufacturing experience
• Exposure to modern production environments and industrial systems
• Mentorship from experienced engineering and operations professionals
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful business initiatives
  Professional development and networking opportunities

Compensation

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.