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Manufacturing Automation Engineering Intern

Zoetis
Union City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Dec 2025
💰 $80,600/yr($32,000/yr$80,600/yr)

About 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

Full time

Intern (Trainee)

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