Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Process & Automation

WEG Company; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WEG Company in Bluffton, IN seeks an Industrial Engineering Intern to support manufacturing engineering and operations. You will engage with Manufacturing, Automation, CNC, and Tooling Engineering on daily activities, continuous improvements, capital projects, and process development.

The role offers year-round, part-time hours (about 20 per week during school) with up to 40 hours during breaks, enabling hands-on experience in data analysis, layouts, and automation projects.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• Preferred junior or senior standing; sophomores may be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, DraftSight, or similar.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Engineers and Automation Engineers with engineering projects supporting production operations.
• Support automation projects involving manufacturing equipment, robotics, sensors, vision systems, conveyors, tooling, and machine improvements.
• Assist with the design and documentation of tooling, fixtures, ergonomic improvements, workstations, and manufacturing layouts using CAD software.
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data using Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or other engineering tools to support process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with time studies, workflow analysis, labor balancing, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, waste reduction, and productivity improvements.
• Assist in developing and updating engineering documentation including work instructions, SOPs, process documentation, bills of materials, and engineering reports.
• Participate in equipment installations, process validation, production trials, commissioning activities, and new equipment startup under engineer supervision.
• Support troubleshooting activities for manufacturing equipment by collecting data, documenting observations, and assisting engineers with root cause investigations.
• Assist with project documentation including equipment specifications, quotations, schedules, meeting minutes, and capital project tracking.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Purchasing, and Product Engineering as assigned.
• Assist engineers with continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, and cost reduction.
• Maintain organized engineering files, drawings, reports, and project documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Power BI

Job description

WEG Company in Bluffton, IN seeks an Industrial Engineering Intern to support manufacturing engineering and operations. You will engage with Manufacturing, Automation, CNC, and Tooling Engineering on daily activities, continuous improvements, capital projects, and process development.

The role offers year-round, part-time hours (about 20 per week during school) with up to 40 hours during breaks, enabling hands-on experience in data analysis, layouts, and automation projects.