Hands-On Process Engineering Intern – Ceramics

CoorsTek, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Intern to support manufacturing process improvements in our Hillsboro, OR facility.

You will work with engineering, operations, and quality teams to solve real production challenges while gaining hands-on experience in advanced ceramics manufacturing. The role offers mentorship, project ownership, and a mix of part-time academic-year work (approximately 16 hours/week) and full-time opportunities during breaks, with an emphasis on safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Previous internship or engineering/manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives across production environments.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with trials, testing, and validation activities.
• Develop and update process documentation and SOPs.
• Communicate findings with data visualizations and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain improvements.
• Present project results to engineering and site leadership.

Skills

Solidworks

Data analysis

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CoorsTek, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Intern to support manufacturing process improvements in our Hillsboro, OR facility.

You will work with engineering, operations, and quality teams to solve real production challenges while gaining hands-on experience in advanced ceramics manufacturing. The role offers mentorship, project ownership, and a mix of part-time academic-year work (approximately 16 hours/week) and full-time opportunities during breaks, with an emphasis on safety, quality,