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Manufacturing Engineer Intern
| Company | Penumbra Inc |
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| Location | Alameda, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $21 – $33 |
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| Type | Internship |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Internship |
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Requirements
- High school diploma and currently enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program for Engineering or related technical field
- Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills required
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and other standard office tools
- Strong proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) (Solidworks preferred)
- Strong proficiency in drafting (ASME Y14.5)
- Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques
Responsibilities
- Solve complex problems and implement innovative solutions
- Participate in detailed root cause analysis and developing vetted solutions
- Communicate and explain problems and solutions cross-functionally and interdepartmentally
- Approach problems from a detail-oriented perspective
- Participate in production support activities
- Assist with creating and maintaining product and process documentation
- Monitor process and equipment performance and identify and implement process improvement activities to increase/optimize yield, efficiency, and/or throughput
- Lead fixture and equipment design for new designs and existing tooling
- Assist in acquiring off-the-shelf tooling and equipment, and implementation of new fixturing on the production line
- Test processes, equipment, raw materials, and product
- Author protocols to execute tests and write
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work as part of a project or as a total project
- Develop, characterize, and optimize processes using statistical techniques
- Participate in project planning and scheduling
- Assist with training assemblers, quality control and technicians, as necessary, on processes, equipment, and documentation
- Perform other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of projects
- Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures
- Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company
- Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills required
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and other standard office tools
- Strong proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) (Solidworks preferred)
- Strong proficiency in drafting (ASME Y14.5)
- Knowledge of various manufacturing techniques
