Manufacturing Automation Engineering Intern
ZoetisAbout the role
Role Description:
MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION ENGINEERING INTERN
Location: Union City, CA
The engineering internship program will support the Manufacturing Automation Engineering team with a primary focus of documentation updates and new automation process development.
Responsibilities:
- Assist engineers with the design, development, testing, and implementation of projects.
- Conduct research and gather data to support engineering tasks.
- Prepare and analyze reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to solve engineering challenges.
- Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
- Maintain accurate records of work and documentation.
- Attend team meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed.
Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Strong academic performance and basic understanding of engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with [AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or other relevant tools] is a plus.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Pursuit of degree in engineering-related field (such as but not limited to Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, General Engineer, , etc.)
- Comprehension of technical documents (P&IDs, manuals, engineering drawings, test protocols)
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to multi-task across multiple projects or tasks
- Enrolled in a degree program during the Spring term preceding internship
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies and a 3.0 GPA or higher
- At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
- Successfully pass a background check and drug screen
The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position:
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $16.00 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $22.00 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $32.50 per hour
If the selected candidate is a student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $36.00 per hour
The following hourly pay rates reflect the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois (Chicago area), Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington (Seattle area):
Student pursuing an Associate-level degree: $17.00 per hour
Student pursuing an Undergraduate-level degree: $24.20 per hour
Student pursing a Graduate-level degree: $36.40 per hour
Student pursuing a Doctorate-level degree: $40.30 per hour
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