Robotics & Operations Intern — Smart Factory Innovation

TRUMPF North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUMPF North America in the Chicago area is seeking a motivated student intern to assist with testing and improving material flow on the shop floor and to analyze gaps in touchless manufacturing for small and large parts.

You will collaborate with engineering on robotics, logistics, AGV and bending projects, support the production team in daily operations, and help generate marketing and educational materials about Robotic Process Automation in sheet metal fabrication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Business Informatics.
• Basic knowledge of fabrication industry and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Office 365 Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Previous internships or robotic / fabrication project experience is a plus.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Takeover tasks related to testing and improving material flow through the factory.
• Analyze and help close gaps in the touchless manufacturing process for small & large parts.
• Assist in concept evaluation and solution design of robotic systems for integration to various Trumpf machines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on robotics, logistics, AGV, and bending projects.
• Support the production team in daily operations, including monitoring and maintaining current machinery and shopfloor.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality for production operation and customer experience.
• Generate marketing and sales material for advertising and education about Robotic Process Automation in the sheetmetal fabrication segment.
• Assist the Robotics & Operations team in customer project related tasks.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast learner

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Business Informatics

Tools

Office 365 Suite

Job description

TRUMPF North America in the Chicago area is seeking a motivated student intern to assist with testing and improving material flow on the shop floor and to analyze gaps in touchless manufacturing for small and large parts.

You will collaborate with engineering on robotics, logistics, AGV and bending projects, support the production team in daily operations, and help generate marketing and educational materials about Robotic Process Automation in sheet metal fabrication.