Summer Coatings Process Engineering Intern — Hands-On Growth

LPU Batangas; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on projects

Mentorships and professional growth

Networking with peers and leaders

Job summary

LPU Batangas in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an engineering intern to assist in monitoring finishing processes such as plating, powder coating, e-coating, and anodizing. You will collect data, support root-cause investigations, and participate in process-improvement projects under guidance.

The role emphasizes data organization, documentation upkeep, and collaboration with maintenance, materials, and production planning teams. Strong Excel skills and a hands-on, team-oriented attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• Familiar with MS Office; eager to learn process-control software.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter; able to manage multiple small tasks under supervision.
• Willingness to collaborate cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily monitoring of finishing processes including plating, powder coat, e-coat, and anodizing.
• Gather and organize process data such as bath chemistry, line speed, and quality metrics for team review.
• Support root-cause investigations for out-of-spec conditions under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in small improvement projects like optimizing rinse cycles or fixture designs.
• Help maintain process documentation including work instructions, SOPs, and batch records, and update logs.
• Shadow cross-functional teams in maintenance, materials management, and production planning.
• Contribute to process capability studies by collecting sample data, calculating Cp/Cpk, and preparing simple charts.
• Present findings and recommendations at intern roundtables or team meetings.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing engineering degree

Job description

LPU Batangas in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an engineering intern to assist in monitoring finishing processes such as plating, powder coating, e-coating, and anodizing. You will collect data, support root-cause investigations, and participate in process-improvement projects under guidance.

The role emphasizes data organization, documentation upkeep, and collaboration with maintenance, materials, and production planning teams. Strong Excel skills and a hands-on, team-oriented attitude are valued.