Optics Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Gentex Corporation • Carbondale, PA • 11h ago

PURPOSE:

Under guidance from senior optics engineering staff, the intern shall participate in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing flow analysis, simulation and identify optimization levers to produce new optical products and components. The intern shall provide engineering assistance to project/program leads and production and engineering managers in the coordination and implementation of:

Definition of manufacturing process objectives and KPIs for key products

Mapping and modeling of the current processes

Validation of models

Identification of bottlenecks and wastes

Design and simulation of improvement scenarios

Running optimization and sensitivity analyses

Recommendation of improvement implementations and risk mitigations

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support new optical visor and spectacle production implementation and optimization.

Learn key functions of manufacturing simulation software.

Map and document current processes (flows, resources, cycle times, routings, shift patterns) in the relevant software and in standard work documents.

Build, parameterize, and sanity-check models representing the current manufacturing system.

Collect data from the floor and extract data from SAP (time studies, downtime logs, scrap data, material consumption, WIP counts) and load it into the model and KPI dashboards.

Run what-if scenarios to quantify effects on throughput, WIP, lead time, utilization, and other KPIs.

Help identify bottlenecks and waste by interpreting simulation results, simple statistics, and visualizations, then propose candidate improvement scenarios.

Prepare concise reports, slide decks, and visual instructions that translate model results into actionable changes for the engineering & production teams.

Document scenarios with KPI comparisons, and a recommendation memo per study (product & process).

Be motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment and have demonstrated multi-tasking capabilities.

Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s):

An Engineering Intern must have completed at least two years of study in a Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematical Sciences, Business Analytics, or other relevant B.S. degree program.

EXPERIENCE:

At least one non-technical position demonstrating work skills, with one technical related work experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Should have completed class work in the following areas:

Applied Mathematics

Programming for engineers (Python/MATLAB/R)

Process Design

Manufacturing processes and methods

Computer Aided Design

Probability and statistics for engineers

Mechanical Engineering

Physics 1 and 2

Should demonstrate knowledge of one or more of the following:

Data Analysis & Statistics

Data pre-processing for input to AI models

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

SolidWorks (or similar package)

Should have the following skills and abilities:

Detail oriented with very good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Self-motivated with good team skills, strong analytical skills, and strong interpersonal skills

Comfort learning new engineering and data tools quickly

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:

Daily contact with other engineers, managers, manufacturing, engineering and warehouse personnel.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works majority of the day in a climate-controlled environment, with the exception of or otherwise specified, performing work in the warehouse or manufacturing areas which are subject to changes in temperature and/or noise.

TRAVEL:

Generally, travel is not required

LOCATION:

Gentex's Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, recreate, meet people, raise a family and live!

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.

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