At PerkinElmer, we are taking the next steps to evolve the traditional manufacturing engineering role. Our business is driving rapid improvements through line design, cell management, materials management and NPI development. This internship role will provide support to the Production Engineering team and assist with hands on problem solving, NPI prototyping, and supporting the production line. The candidate will gain hands-on experience combined with improving their engineering skills.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Assist with functional testing and analysis of newly developed products to ensure operation and reliability
- Operate electrical and optical test equipment, including meters, scopes, and computer-controlled testing
- Assist with troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of test failures for system level test
- Assist with disposition of nonconforming parts (MRB)
- Assemble multi-level electro-mechanical sub-assemblies into complex assemblies using a variety of hand tools
- Assemble and disassemble test configurations as necessary
- Improve and document manufacturing equipment, tooling and processes
- Be willing to learn new technologies and procedures to remain current with industry standards and new products
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, or Bioengineering
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Further, this position requires a U.S. person or the ability to obtain an Export Authorization from the appropriate government agency for non-U.S. persons. If an Export Authorization is required, the applicant must be willing to provide all information required to secure such authorization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CAD knowledge (Solidworks, etc.)
- Familiar with mechanical drawings
- Willing to learn LEAN manufacturing concepts and apply knowledge to projects assigned
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Diversity is foundational to PerkinElmer and we know that hiring talent with different backgrounds will provide a greater impact for our customers and a more inclusive workplace for our team. Our commitment to creating a culturally diverse workplace is REAL! We know that it’s the people that make PerkinElmer a wonderful, enriching place to work that is why we are always searching for talented and motivated individuals to join the PerkinElmer Family.
So what’s in it for you?
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
We create a customized development plan to help you achieve your career goals. We partner with you to build a long and rewarding career by providing:
- On-the-job training
- Mentoring relationships
- Ongoing career development planning
- Company and external training programs
- Opportunities for internal career mobility
COLLABORATIVE CULTURE
Our company fosters innovation, knowledge sharing, and teamwork for long-term success. We are committed to the development of your career, giving you opportunities to learn and grow. Simply put, we make a difference for you, so you can make a difference in the world.
GLOBAL IMPACT
We are passionate about our work and the benefits we create for our customers, our communities, and our environment. Every day, we help our customers work to create healthier families, improve the quality of life, and sustain the well-being and longevity of people globally.
Learn About Our Corporate Capabilities
Imagine a world where you could detect health issues sooner to treat them more effectively. Where food and water are always safe, even in remote corners of the earth. And where scientific and medical research are enhanced to solve the greatest challenges of our times. At PerkinElmer, we imagine this world every day. Then, we innovate and collaborate to make it happen everywhere.
With about 13,000 employees worldwide, we pioneer scientific technologies for food and drug safety, environmental monitoring, industrial analysis, screening and diagnostic testing, and imaging for life sciences. We provide better detection, imaging, and informatics to help our customers make a profound impact on the world.
