Manufacturing Intern

TRUMPF; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

TRUMPF Inc. invites talented students to join the Sheet Metal Fabrication Department internship in Farmington, CT. This program combines practical, hands-on experience with professional exposure and mentorship to complement classroom learning.

The internship runs January 2026 through August 2026 for at least 32 hours per week, offering exposure to laser weld and arc weld processes, improvement initiatives, and collaboration with area supervisors on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Analytic skills and thoroughness required.
• Good communication skills and creativity are essential.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development / implementation of various Sheet Metal Department projects
• Implementation of on time delivery and productivity improvements ideas/tasks e.g. punch cassette standardization
• Create current state analysis to define baseline and implement systematic problem solving approaches for better future state
• Responsible for introducing new parts to automated Laser Weld and Arc Weld processes (Identify potential parts, Design fixtures/setup for welding processes, Run tryouts, Create documentation, Finalize implementation)
• Participate in development / standardization of quality and safety procedures within the Sheet Metal Department
• Support area supervisors with tasks/project work to help achieving SMD goals
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate information effectively both verbally and electronically
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

Skills

MS Office

Visual Basic

Advanced Excel

SolidWorks

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges? TRUMPF is seeking candidates for an internship in the Sheetmetal Fabrication Department at our Farmington, CT location.

This internship will provide a college-level student with practical and professional experience that will enhance and compliment their classroom learning.

This internship will be January 2026 to August 2026 for at least 32 hours a week.

Principle Roles & Responsibilities

• Participate in development / implementation of various Sheet Metal Department projects
• Implementation of on time delivery and productivity improvements ideas/tasks e.g. punch cassette standardization
• Create current state analysis to define baseline and implement systematic problem solving approaches for better future state
• Responsible of introducing new parts to automated Laser Weld and Arc Weld processes (Identify potential parts, Design fixtures/ setup for welding processes, Run tryouts, Create documentation, Finalize implementation
• Participate in development / standardization of quality and safety procedures within the Sheet Metal Department
• Support area supervisors with tasks/project work to help achieving SMD goals
• Must have the ability to understand and communicate information effectively both verbally and electronically
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

Experience

• The ideal candidate would have practical experience in a manufacturing environment (i.e. past internship)
• Experience with MS Office software packages and specifically Visual basic Programming / Advance Excel knowledge
• Experience with 3D-Modelling software preferable SolidWorks
• Theoretical or experimental experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication is a plus but not required

Education/Requirements

• The ideal applicant would have a background in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering (combination of engineering and economical studies is also acceptable)
• Analytic skills and thoroughness required
• Good communication skills and creativity are essential
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently is required
• Extravert personality is a plus
• Must be a student enrolled in an accredited university or institution pursuing an undergraduate’s degree in a related field.

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