Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Scale Electronic Assemblies Onsite

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Microwave, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to work onsite in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling electronic assemblies for high-volume production, collaborating with operations, engineering, and quality teams to ensure smooth transitions to repeatable manufacturing.

Training and mentorship are provided in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include designing tooling, selecting equipment, and implementing processes to improve throughput,

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documents.
• Ability to work under a microscope to assemble and inspect electronic assemblies.
• Ability to follow cleanroom and ESD procedures.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public.
• Willingness to learn company technology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi-automated production equipment.
• Improve assembly processes for chip-and-wire and solder.
• Identify areas to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Develop custom tooling and fixtures for assembly equipment.
• Research and identify manufacturing equipment including automation and manual machinery.
• Create or optimize automation equipment programs.
• Perform preventative maintenance with technicians and reps.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve issues.
• Support new product introduction builds and design for manufacturability tasks.
• Train operators and technicians to operate automation equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Microscope work

Cleanroom/ESD procedures

Computer skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Instruction following

Fast-paced environment

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Automation equipment

Job description

Kratos Microwave, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to work onsite in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling electronic assemblies for high-volume production, collaborating with operations, engineering, and quality teams to ensure smooth transitions to repeatable manufacturing.

Training and mentorship are provided in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include designing tooling, selecting equipment, and implementing processes to improve throughput,