Keytronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.
We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.
Interns at Keytronic assists our professional teams. Our interns work alongside seasoned and talented professionals to learn and provide meaningful contributions to our customers and business processes. Interns will have the chance to learn hands on skills outside of the class room with our team mentoring them to help them with their overall career goals.
JOB SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer Internship will get an in-depth training working on our production floor. Support Program Managers, Buyers, Production, Quality Assurance, and Engineering departments. Review defect data reports. lnitiate and complete assembly process improvement and incorporation of new assemblies. Help initiate the tooling orders which will consist of stencils and dies. Troubleshooting machine issues and process flow. Ensure plots and routers are complete and accurate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Assist with the integration of new product via NPI (New Product Introduction) or ECN (Engineering Change Notice).
Assist production floor personnel with technical issues encountered during production.
Assist to drive quality and labor improvements and assist the business team with customer/build related issues that may require their technical expertise.
Assist in monitoring new processes upon initiation via NPI, process improvement or ECN.
Assist with DFM and production launch process.
Review to identify tooling requirements.
Assist in helping with build process.
Suggest alternative components and design improvements.
Review line configuration, process flow, and recommend layout/equipment changes to improve throughput and or quality.
Review throughput (run time to quote) and quality data for areas of improvement.
Assist in resolving NCM/MRB issues (correct media, part marking, etc.).
Assist in developing and maintaining effective manufacturing processes.
Develop and implement process controls that include statistical techniques.
Lead continuous improvement efforts for manufacturing efficiencies and reduced labor costs.
Work closely with customers and manufacturing to ensure technical information is communicated clearly and promptly.
Work with Process and Quality Engineers / Technicians to improve quality.
Provide support in areas of process development, programming, troubleshooting and repair of equipment, stencil design, fixture design and assembly, and tooling used in the production processes.
Assist in creating and maintaining technical process manuals and documents used by Engineering or Manufacturing personnel. Also responsible to train personnel in the use of documentation, equipment, and associated processes.
Technical resource for other departments within KeyTronic,will provide support of the company objectives as defined by Engineering management.
PCB Assembly Responsibilities:
Automated Equipment - Understand operation, programs and control.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in circuit board manufacturing.
Assist in creating/validating panel drawings as required.
Assist in documenting problems with customer's designs such as, but not limited to, land patterns, package style, component selection, etc. and forward to Program Managers for follow up.
Machine Programs - Program and validate machine programs during NPI or ECN implementation phase of a build. Have the skill set to make program changes as required.
Provide status updates to engineering management and other managers concerning progress on assigned activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Junior or Senior level Engineering Student or related studied with equivalent education level standing.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, customer specifications, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interface with associates in support of product designs in a team based environment.
Ability to apply engineering mathematics, algebra, and geometry.
Ability to use MS Word/Excel/Publisher
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast-paced, time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building and production floor. Effectively communicate orally and written.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of KeyTronic' goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all KeyTronic employees are expected to:
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
Help train and give guidance to other KeyTronic employees
Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes
KeyTronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.
