Power Electronics Industrial Engineering Intern

Cagayan State University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

TIC is offering an internship focused on Industrial Engineering and manufacturing support in a real production environment. You will gain hands-on experience with time studies, data analysis, and process improvement on the production floor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement practical solutions.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Industrial Engineering program, with strong analytical and communication skills, capable of working both independently and within a team in a

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Industrial Engineering and manufacturing improvement projects within TIC production operations.
• Conducting time studies and process observations to evaluate manufacturing cycle times, labor utilization, workflow, and production efficiency.
• Analyzing manufacturing and production data to identify bottlenecks, waste, process variation, and improvement opportunities.
• Assisting with developing and improving standard work, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluating production workflows, workstation layouts, material movement, and manufacturing processes.
• Supporting Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assisting Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers with implementation of process improvements on the production floor.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data used to measure manufacturing performance and validate improvements.
• Supporting manufacturing technology and digitalization initiatives designed to improve production reporting, visibility, and efficiency.
• Working directly with production employees and cross-functional teams to understand existing processes and develop practical solutions.
• Preparing project documentation, analysis, recommendations, and presentations.
• Participating in engineering and manufacturing meetings and communicating project progress to appropriate stakeholders.
• Performing other Industrial Engineering and manufacturing-support activities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting Industrial Engineering and manufacturing improvement projects within TIC production operations.
• Conducting time studies and process observations to evaluate manufacturing cycle times, labor utilization, workflow, and production efficiency.
• Analyzing manufacturing and production data to identify bottlenecks, waste, process variation, and improvement opportunities.
• Assisting with developing and improving standard work, work instructions, and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluating production workflows, workstation layouts, material movement, and manufacturing processes.
• Supporting Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assisting Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers with implementation of process improvements on the production floor.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data used to measure manufacturing performance and validate improvements.
• Supporting manufacturing technology and digitalization initiatives designed to improve production reporting, visibility, and efficiency.
• Working directly with production employees and cross-functional teams to understand existing processes and develop practical solutions.
• Preparing project documentation, analysis, recommendations, and presentations.
• Participating in engineering and manufacturing meetings and communicating project progress to appropriate stakeholders.
• Performing other Industrial Engineering and manufacturing-support activities as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, process improvement, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment.

Preferred qualifications include coursework or experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time and motion studies, process mapping, work measurement, manufacturing systems, production planning, ergonomics, data analysis, statistical analysis, and AutoCAD or similar software. Previous manufacturing, engineering, internship, co-op, or project experience is preferred but not required.

Training & Development

Interns will gain hands-on experience within a large manufacturing environment, applying industrial engineering concepts to actual production processes. They will work alongside experienced Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers and gain exposure to manufacturing operations, production teams, and cross-functional engineering groups. The internship provides experience in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, time studies, standard work, and data analysis, while strengthening problem-solving, communication, project management, and presentation skills.

Career Progression

The internship offers meaningful contributions to projects supporting TIC's manufacturing operations, providing a foundation for understanding how engineering decisions impact safety, quality, productivity, cost, and manufacturing performance.