Manufacturing Engineering Intern

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Connections matter. Make yours here. TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).  

Segment, Business Unit or Corporate Group  

This position will be part of the ​AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE (AD&M) BUSINESS UNIT ​ 

Work Location  

The location for this position is ​Mount Joy, PA​  (Street Address: ​1250 EASON STREET, MOUNT JOY, PA​) 

Job Overview  

At TE Connectivity, you’ll help bring our purpose to life by creating a safer, sustainable, productive and connected future. Your role as ​an Intern​ in the ​Aerospace Defense & Marine​ Business Unit, will help us make the connections that move the world forward by: 

• Support process improvement initiatives by assisting with time studies, data analysis, and the design of tools, fixtures, and documentation to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues, contribute to lean manufacturing efforts (e.g., 5S, waste reduction), and implement practical solutions on the shop floor. 
• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while applying engineering principles and software tools (e.g., Excel, CAD) to real-world challenges. 

Responsibilities  

At TE Connectivity, you’ll be part of a global collaborative culture where your innovative approach and actions have the potential to transform the world of tomorrow. In this role you’ll: 

• Assist in evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste. 
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and data collection to support continuous improvement projects. 
• Help design and update work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation. 
• Support the development and testing of jigs, fixtures, and tooling for assembly and production tasks. 
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for production issues. 
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on process validations and new product introductions. 
• Contribute to lean manufacturing activities such as 5S implementation, visual management, and kaizen events. 
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Assist in the setup, testing, and debugging of equipment and production lines. 
• Perform shop floor audits and support compliance with safety and quality standards. 

You’re the kind of person we are looking for if you:  

•    Have earned a high school diploma or GED 

•    Are currently enrolled in, or pursuing, a ​BA/BS​ Degree in ​Manufacturing Engineering​, ​Industrial Engineering​ or ​Electrical Engineering​ from an accredited college or university—or have equivalent work experience (gap year students may also be considered). 

•    Preferably have prior internship experience or have completed a major project 

•    Are authorized to work in the U.S. 

I&D 

TE Connectivity and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of p