Manufacturing Process Optimization Intern

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB offers an internship in manufacturing engineering with opportunities to gain practical experience through diverse projects in the United States. The role involves analyzing processes, supporting data collection, and participating in Kaizen and continuous improvement efforts.

Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in a related field, have reliable transportation, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Support data collection and analysis for time studies, workflow optimization, and root cause investigations.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Help develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process changes.
• Assist in designing tools, fixtures, or layouts using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Document findings and present recommendations to the engineering team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

ABB offers an internship in manufacturing engineering with opportunities to gain practical experience through diverse projects in the United States. The role involves analyzing processes, supporting data collection, and participating in Kaizen and continuous improvement efforts.

Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in a related field, have reliable transportation, and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.