Manufacturing Engineer Intern (Temporary/Part-Time)

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

Job Description

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to work onsite at their San Jose, CA location.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions- always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern is responsible for the development, optimization, and production volume scaling of electronic assemblies. In this role, the manufacturing engineer will work closely with operations, engineering and quality to help transition products to high volume, repeatable manufacturing. Role includes optimizing assembly flows, designing custom tooling and fixtures, resolving production issues, and researching and selecting optimal manufacturing equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operate automated and semi-automated production equipment
• Improve automated and manual electronic chip-and-wire and solder assembly processes
• Identify areas in manufacturing for improvement to enhance quality, efficiency, and throughput
• Develop custom tooling and fixtures to support automated and manual assembly equipment
• Research and identify manufacturing equipment, including automation and manual machinery
• Create or optimize existing automation equipment programs
• Partner with process technicians and manufacturing representatives to develop, implement, and preform preventative maintenance on assembly equipment
• Collaborate with engineering and quality to resolving manufacturing issues
• Support new product introduction builds and design for manufacturability tasks
• Train operators and technicians to operate automation equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Experience And Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related engineering field
• Experience with automated assembly equipment preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, use tools/equipment).

Travel Requirements: Yes, as required.

Hourly Range: $22.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Aff... EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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