Manufacturing Quality Engineer Intern: Defect Reduction

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

ABB in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is seeking a bachelor’s engineering student for an on-site internship. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting quality and manufacturing projects, participating in root cause investigations, and learning structured problem-solving approaches.

You’ll work with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams, develop critical thinking, organize tasks, and manage multiple assignments while upholding high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering in the United States.
• Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without 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

• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate quality issues, reduce defects, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
• Support quality engineering projects through data analysis, process audits, inspections, and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, process consistency, and product reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams through meetings, brainstorming sessions, and improvement projects to support business objectives and foster a culture of quality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Multitasking

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (US)

Job description

ABB in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is seeking a bachelor’s engineering student for an on-site internship. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting quality and manufacturing projects, participating in root cause investigations, and learning structured problem-solving approaches.

You’ll work with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams, develop critical thinking, organize tasks, and manage multiple assignments while upholding high quality standards.