Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

El Camino Health; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship for 12-14 weeks (May–August). The role focuses on implementing process improvements, design for manufacturability and cost savings, with collaboration across the organization and mentors.

The intern will read engineering drawings, solve problems with data, and help deploy best practices to improve yields. Suitable candidates are current sophomores/juniors/seniors in Mechanical Engineering seeking hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong project management and structured problem solving.
• Eagerness to learn quickly.
• Ability to design and analyze experiments using statistical tools.
• Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a team to implement manufacturing process improvements.
• Collaborate with mentors to identify methods for automating processes.
• Utilize a structured engineering approach to deploy best practices for process control and to improve yields.
• Initiate and/or update documentation of processes into work instructions.
• Compare existing manufacturing practices with external benchmarks and industry best practices and propose appropriate improvements.
• Maintains knowledge on current industry standards
• Lead capital project efforts to resolve production capacity and technology capability issues
• Present multiple project updates to the local leadership team
• Limited travel required for workshops and trade shows

Skills

Reading drawings

Project management

Structured problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Statistical tools

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (in progress)

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Internship Details

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work for 12-14 weeks (May to August) to help implement process improvements.

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will collaborate across the organization on efforts involving design for manufacturability and cost savings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a team to implement manufacturing process improvements
• Collaborate with program mentors and champions to identify best methods for automating processes
• Utilize a structured engineering approach to deploy best practices for process control and to improve yields
• Initiate and/or update documentation of processes into work instructions
• Compares existing manufacturing practices with external benchmarks and industry best practices and proposes appropriate improvements.
• Maintains knowledge on current industry standards
• Leads capital project efforts to resolve production capacity and technology capability issues
• Present multiple project updates to the local leadership team
• Limited travel required for workshops and trade shows

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Requires ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Project management and structured problem solving with the ability to make data-based and ethical decisions
• Eagerness to learn quickly
• Capability for designing and analyzing experiments utilizing statistical tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including strong verbal, writing and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and participate effectively in cross-functional teams

Education and Experience

• Current college Sophomore, Junior or Senior earning Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in applying engineering concepts to solve problems.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Compensation

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement

• Being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents;
• Recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation;
• Understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL);
• Understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US;
• Manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

EEO / DEI

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced interconnect products, including PCBs and substrates. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.