Manufacturing/Process Engineer Intern

Pro-Active Engineering; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering seeks a detail-oriented Manufacturing/Process Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced electronics production environment and opportunities to impact PCBA processes and quality initiatives.

You will work with cross-functional teams to document processes, support NPI, and contribute to lean manufacturing projects while developing professional skills in a hands-on setting in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• For candidates pursuing an engineering degree.
• Basic understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, optimizing, and documenting PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate and improve assembly line efficiency, equipment utilization, and workflow.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Participate in process validation and NPI.
• Assist in time studies, line balancing, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and R&D teams.
• Support creation and maintenance of work instructions and process documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem Solving

Time Management

Professionalism

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Altium Designer

Job description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Manufacturing/Process Engineer Intern to join our team in Summer 2027.

This role is ideal for a motivated student that is passionate about electronics and excited to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development, optimization, and documentation of PCBA manufacturing processes
• Evaluating and improving assembly line efficiency, equipment utilization, and workflow
• Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
• Participating in process validation and new product introduction (NPI)
• Assisting in time studies, line balancing, and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Quality, Production, and R&D
• Supporting the creation and maintenance of work instructions and process documentation

Competencies

• Communication
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Professionalism

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Basic understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes (SMT, Through-Hole, Reflow, AOI, ICT, etc.) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with CAD, SolidWorks, or Altium Designer is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a hands-on environment

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.