Mechanical Engineering Intern

TE Connectivity Corporation; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Corporation in Mount Joy, PA offers an internship in the Aerospace, Defense & Marine unit. You will assist with time studies, data analysis, and the design of tools, fixtures, and documentation to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, apply lean methods, and gain hands-on experience using Excel and CAD in a fast-paced environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing or holding a BA/BS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Engineering.
• Internship experience or major project preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and data collection to support continuous improvement projects.
• Help design and update work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
• Support the development and testing of jigs, fixtures, and tooling for assembly and production tasks.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for production issues.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on process validations and new product introductions.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing activities such as 5S implementation, visual management, and kaizen events.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the setup, testing, and debugging of equipment and production lines.
• Perform shop floor audits and support compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Excel

CAD

Data analysis

Time studies

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group

This position will be part of the AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE (AD&M) BUSINESS UNIT

Work Location

The position will be located in 1250 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You must be a U.S. Citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Job Overview

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as an Intern in the Aerospace Defense & Marine Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by:

Support process improvement initiatives by assisting with time studies, data analysis, and the design of tools, fixtures, and documentation to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues, contribute to lean manufacturing efforts (e.g., 5S, waste reduction), and implement practical solutions on the shop floor.

Gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while applying engineering principles and software tools (e.g., Excel, CAD) to real‑world challenges.

Responsibilities

At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll:

Assist in evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Conduct time studies, process mapping, and data collection to support continuous improvement projects.

Help design and update work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.

Support the development and testing of jigs, fixtures, and tooling for assembly and production tasks.

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for production issues.

Collaborate with engineers and technicians on process validations and new product introductions.

Contribute to lean manufacturing activities such as 5S implementation, visual management, and kaizen events.

Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

Assist in the setup, testing, and debugging of equipment and production lines.

Perform shop floor audits and support compliance with safety and quality standards.

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:

Have earned a high school diploma or GED

Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a BA/BS Degree in Manufacturing Engineering , Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered).

Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project

Are authorized to work in the U.S.

I&D

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $20.91 – 45.04/hour (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers

TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.

A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross‑functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.

In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self‑lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.

Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10–12‑week program, interns will be provided with:

Timeline

TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co‑op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.