Lean Manufacturing Intern (OPEX) – Fall 2026

Phoenix-Contact; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Contact offers a Fall 2026 Industrial Engineer - OPEX internship that focuses on supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. Interns will engage in projects such as line balancing, value stream mapping, and BiTE cost-reduction activities, while preparing technical documents under the guidance of a mentor.

The role is part-time to fit around class schedules, with on-site work at Middletown, PA, and exposure to a professional OPEX and Quality team.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student during internship.
• Experience or interest in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support OPEX and Lean initiatives and assist with project work.
• Contribute to line balancing, value stream mapping, and cost-reduction efforts (BiTE).
• Create and maintain technical documentation for projects.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

Line balancing

Technical documentation

Job description

Phoenix Contact offers a Fall 2026 Industrial Engineer - OPEX internship that focuses on supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. Interns will engage in projects such as line balancing, value stream mapping, and BiTE cost-reduction activities, while preparing technical documents under the guidance of a mentor.

The role is part-time to fit around class schedules, with on-site work at Middletown, PA, and exposure to a professional OPEX and Quality team.