Intern - Process Engineer

North Atlantic Industries; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

North Atlantic Industries is seeking an Intern – Process Engineer to support SMT and PCBA manufacturing at our Rapid City, SD site. You will gain hands-on experience applying engineering principles, manufacturing software, and technical documentation in an electronics manufacturing environment.

This paid internship runs year‑round, with 15–20 hours/week in Fall/Spring and up to 40 hours/week in Summer, on site. Salary ranges from $17.50 to $27.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursue a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn engineering and manufacturing software.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal English.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assigned work within established schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities associated with surface mount technology (SMT) and PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process routings using shop floor software.
• Generate and maintain machine programs for equipment used throughout the manufacturing process.
• Create and maintain component packages for pick-and-place equipment to support accurate PCBA production.
• Create and update PCBA panel drawings using AutoCAD to support manufacturing requirements.
• Review production quality data and prepare reports that support production review and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

English communication

Organization & prioritization

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or higher)

Tools

AutoCAD

Shop floor software

Job description

Job Type Internship

Description

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

North Atlantic Industries is a leading provider of embedded electronic solutions, specializing in rugged embedded computing, power supplies and motion simulation and measurement technologies. Our products and services are used by the military, aerospace, and industrial markets, helping to advance technology and protect the free world.

NAI is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace! Our culture is very collaborative. We have team building events, company picnics, special event days and an employee game room. Please visit our website at www.naii.com/careers or our LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/north-atlantic-industries to see what makes us a unique place to work.

Summary

As an Intern – Process Engineer, you support engineering activities that contribute to efficient and accurate printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing at North Atlantic Industries. You gain hands‑on experience applying engineering principles, manufacturing software, and technical documentation in an electronics manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Support engineering activities associated with surface mount technology (SMT) and PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process routings using shop floor software.
• Generate and maintain machine programs for equipment used throughout the manufacturing process.
• Create and maintain component packages for pick-and-place equipment to support accurate PCBA production.
• Create and update PCBA panel drawings using AutoCAD to support manufacturing requirements.
• Review production quality data and prepare reports that support production review and continuous improvement.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Pursue a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn engineering and manufacturing software.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal English.
• Demonstrate the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assigned work within established schedules.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate familiarity with electronics manufacturing, PCBAs, or SMT manufacturing processes.
• Apply basic knowledge of AutoCAD or similar computer‑aided design software.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills when reviewing manufacturing and quality information.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing personnel.

This is a paid Internship. Internship salary is based on position and academic year standing.

This is a year‑round internship requiring 15-20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters, and up to 40 hours per week during the Summer, with work performed on site.

Salary Description

$17.50-$27.00 per hour

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