Process Engineering Internship

Crane NXT, Co.; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Currency in Dalton, Massachusetts is offering a paid internship in the Process Engineering department. This onsite role provides hands-on experience with our manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives while you advance your engineering education.

You will work on projects such as process optimization, yield improvement, and support for manufacturing trials, security feature development, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited institution pursuing a degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Manufacturing.
• Chemical Engineering major preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical/problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, responsible team-player.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines.
• Candidate has completed at least one full year of college or university studies; higher preference to rising Juniors or Seniors.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an ability to demonstrate and maintain suitability for employment in a position of Public Trust consistent with our US Government contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Critical manufacturing and product development initiatives, including process optimization, and yield improvement projects.
• Involvement in manufacturing trials, security feature development activities, statistical analysis, technical investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Problem solving, and project work that supports productivity, quality, and process capability improvements.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Analytical / Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Pursuing degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Manufacturing; Chemical Engineering major preferred

Job description

Crane Currency has a 2027 opportunity for a college student to gain hands-on experience in our Process Engineering department. This role is onsite and is based out of Dalton, Massachusetts.

Who we are:

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now!

Over the past few years our internship and co‑op program has welcomed over 100 students. Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high‑quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations.

Our Early Career Professionals Program (ECP):

Paid Opportunity – We believe in paid opportunities, so you don’t have to make the decision between a part‑time job or taking this position. This student positions pays $30 per hour.

Gain Industry Experience – We design each opportunity so you can apply your education to real life business needs and give you tangible result‑driven opportunities you can add to your resume.

Career path insights – Your manager is invested in providing you with career insights and helping you learn about different avenues you might be able to take your degree in.

Personal Development – The work you’ll experience will give you the chance to enhance current skills and develop new ones that are in line with your degree as well as prepare you for future opportunities.

Professional Network – You’ll participate in networking events, lunch and learns and a presentation to senior leadership, all with the purpose of helping you build a network of global professionals.

How you will make an impact:

Our program is designed to give you the chance to make a true impact on the business. You will have a direct effect by means of the following projects:

• Critical manufacturing and product development initiatives, including process optimization, and yield improvement projects.

• You will also be involved in manufacturing trials, security feature development activities, statistical analysis, technical investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.

• You will be problem solving, and doing project work that supports productivity, quality, and process capability improvements.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

• You must currently be enrolled at an accredited institution and pursuing a degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Manufacturing. Chemical Engineering major preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, analytical/problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills.

• Self‑motivated, independent, detail‑oriented, responsible team‑player.

• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment and adhere to deadlines.

• Candidate has completed at least one full year of college or university studies; higher preference to rising Juniors or Seniors.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an ability to demonstrate and maintain suitability for employment in a position of Public Trust consistent with our US Government contract requirements.

Where we are:

Your role is in Dalton, Massachusetts, a 45-mile drive to Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. Check out what makes Dalton a great place to live and work here: https://www.cranecurrency.com/media/liab0ccs/_0133-eu49-crane-currency-malta-ltd-relocation-guide-dalton-june-2024.pdf

What drives our team:

We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter

• Do the Right Thing

• Trusted Partner

• Innovate for Growth

• Always Improving

People are at the center of all that we do, from our employees to our customers and our communities. We empower our teams to help shape the Crane Currency experience, embracing and celebrating our unique perspectives and differences to learn from each other and grow stronger together. To learn more about life at Crane Currency, visit www.cranecurrency.com.

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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