Manufacturing Engineering Intern & Co-Op - EV Trailer Startup

Climactic; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, Vision

401k

Flexible PTO

13 Company Holidays

12 weeks paid parental leave

Yearly LightTrip stipend

Job summary

Lightship in Colorado is seeking a documentation intern to own the development of work instructions for assembly and integration, and to capture time study data that informs line efficiency.

You’ll report to the Manufacturing Engineering team and collaborate with production technicians, supervisors, and quality. This is a full-time, paid internship running now through late December, with potential for part-time in final weeks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Strong written communication and an eye for clarity, sequence, and detail.
• Comfort reading engineering drawings and translating physical processes into written steps.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and refine work instructions for assembly and integration processes
• Conduct time studies to capture cycle times and process data across build stations
• Spend time on the floor observing builds to capture accurate process steps, sequences, and standards
• Photograph and document tooling, fixtures, and key build steps to support clear visual instructions
• Validate instructions against actual builds and revise based on technician feedback
• Standardize formatting and structure so documentation is consistent and scalable across the line
• Organize and summarize time study data to support line balancing and capacity planning
• Partner with technicians, supervisors, and quality to ensure instructions reflect the correct build methods

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

On-floor observation

Data organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Lightship in Colorado is seeking a documentation intern to own the development of work instructions for assembly and integration, and to capture time study data that informs line efficiency.

You’ll report to the Manufacturing Engineering team and collaborate with production technicians, supervisors, and quality. This is a full-time, paid internship running now through late December, with potential for part-time in final weeks.