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Job Posting Start Date 04-02-2025 Job Posting End DateFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, this Summer, we're looking to add an Automation Engineering Intern located in our Coopersville, MI site.
Reporting to the Automation Manager, the student will be responsible for solving complex problems and generating new ideas for a global organization in support of real-time business issues, to develop skills and experiences.
What a typical day looks like:
- Assists with manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules.
- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
- Collaborates with engineering team understand system architecture and design constraints.
- Creates mechanical design concepts for various products using mechanical tools.
- Assists with the design mechanisms to help improve installation and serviceability.
- Assists with testing and executes experiments for mechanical system optimization.
- Works with the team to build and test prototypes.
- Diagnoses and makes recommendations on prototypes, assembly or design failures.
Student qualities we're seeking for this internship assignment:
- Currently enrolled student pursuing Bachelors' degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Controls/Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering major
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate with others
- Self-motivated, high energy and strong time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to take lead and drive for results
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Previous internship experience a plus!
Internship Program Requirements:
- Available to work 40 hours/week (in-person) for 10-12 week Summer assignment
- Currently enrolled in 4-year accredited university
- 3.0 minimum GPA
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Apply on company website
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