As a family-run high-tech company with nearly 19000 employees at 71 locations worldwide we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture which values collaboration and mutual trust creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers machine tools EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges
Summary
This internship is a fantastic opportunity for college or university students to learn about fast developing laser and manufacturing industries. You will learn to program and use industrial lasers for feasibility studies for various customers and you will be involved in development activities with latest equipment. This internship will provide an overview and practical experience in the Applications and Services Department at TRUMPF in Plymouth MI (TUSD). The intern will be engaged in the day to day of the Laser Application Center and will be supporting the completion of customer applications with a focus on Laser marking and welding. The intern will support one or more experienced engineers in assignments shadow operations and have personal assignments as part of larger projects within the LAC.
Internship will be on-site from May 2026 - December 2026.
Intern will work 40hours a week for the May-August duration and at least 25 hours from September -December.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities
Basic operation of TruMark and TruDisk laser equipment and process sample parts from various materials
Post processing of samples and communicating with 3rd parties on post processing support as needed
Assist laser application engineers with various tasks related to laser marking and welding
Handle metallurgy equipment such as microscopes cross section equipment
Take part in customer visit preparations
Being part of various design of experiments in the field of laser processing
Work with TRUMPF software (ex TruTops Cell TruTops Mark VisionLine Detect etc.)
Take part in Laser Application Center meetings
Maintain Laser Application Center equipment and premises in excellent condition
Any additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by management
Adhere to all company guidelines
Physical Requirement
Normal amount of sitting and standing average mobility to move around an office and ability to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.
Education & Experience
Enrolled in a 4-year college or university with a concentration in Engineering Physics or related field. Junior or Senior status is preferred
Relevant industry experience with lasers laser applications or other manufacturing processes is beneficial
Experience in metallurgy and materials science is preferred
Analytical thinking and capability to work in a structured manner is essential
Previous CAD experience a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office; Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint
Microsoft Office; Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint
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Required Experience:
Intern
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