Polymers Intern

Essential Responsibilities

This position will support the Polymers processing operations including molding extrusion and other duties as assigned. This role reports directly to the Sr. Injection Molding Processing Engineer and will assist in improving manufacturing efficiency ensuring product quality and supporting continuous improvement initiatives through hand-on experience in process optimization data analysis troubleshooting and quality systems.

• Assist in monitoring and optimizinginjection molding and extrusion processesto improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Supportdesign and modeling of components fixtures or tooling using SolidWorks including creating and updating CAD drawings as needed.
• Supportprocess troubleshootingby collecting data documenting issues and assisting in root cause analysis.
• Participate inprocess validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ support and documentation.
• Analyze production data (cycle time yield scrap rates) to identifytrends and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in developing and updatingstandard operating procedures (SOPs)and work instructions.
• Supportnew product introduction (NPI)activities including tooling trials sample evaluation and process setup.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Quality Production Maintenance) oncontinuous improvement projects.
• Assist inmaterial evaluations and compatibility testingfor polymer applications.
• Help maintain compliance withISO 13485 and FDA regulationsby ensuring proper documentation and adherence to procedures.
• Participate in5S and lean manufacturing initiativeswithin the production area.
• Provide support in maintainingaccurate production and inventory records.
• Assist withsupplier evaluationsand documentation related to tooling or raw materials.
• Follow allsafety protocolsand support risk assessments in manufacturing areas.
• All other duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is an individual contributor and has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. The position also interacts with machinery on the manufacturing floor and numerous devices that are sold by the company.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and stoop; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds. For more information please refer to the Position Analysis/Physical Activities Checklist on file in Human Resources.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position requiring at least 25 hours of work per week. Days and hours of work will be between Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires no measurable travel.

Required Education and Experience

• Working toward a Bachelor or Masters degree in Engineering Materials Science Polymer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or other related discipline.
• Must have at least two semesters remaining in the academic program at the time of application.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks AutoCAD etc.) is preferred.
• Exposure to data analysis tools (Excel Minitab or similar) preferred.
• Ability to read write and follow detailed procedures
• Demonstrated experience reading and preparing technical documentation

Position Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications required; strong facilitation and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to communicate complex information to all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated high quality computer skills including MS Office.
• Must be detail-oriented and produce high quality work in a high-volume environment.
• Must be able to handle confidential information in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Ability to remain flexible and open to change within a fluid global industry.

Competencies

• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Results Driven.
• Detail Orientation.
• Customer Focus.
• Technical Capacity.
• Communication Proficiency.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employees must not be specifically barred from working with Federal contracts government entities or otherwise listed on excluded parties list as maintained by the Federal government.

AAP/EEO Statement

Erbe employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws Presidential Executive Orders and state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race religion color sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At-Will Employment

This position description does not constitute a contract or guarantee employment for any specified time. The company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Required Experience:

Intern