About the Job
The Production Engineering Intern will rotate through multiple disciplines of engineering within the manufacturing organization. They will gain practical experience and get a sense of the diverse engineering opportunities at ZT by applying their classroom learning to real-world scenarios. In each area, they will support the existing engineering team by planning, managing, and delivering at least one project of their own. At the end of the Internship, they will have the opportunity to present their project results to senior leadership.
Available Areas and Associated Responsibilities:
Process Engineering (Manufacturing & Warehouse):
Work with engineers to design and implement processes, tooling, and layouts.
Document SOPs and Value Stream Maps to drive efficiency and consistency.
Collect and analyze key process indicators such as cycle time, yield, and space utilization to assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify root cause and possible solutions for process interruptions.
New Product Introduction Engineering:
Collaborate with NPI & MFG Engineers to conduct product assessments and develop specifications & documentation.
Collect and analyze key NPI metrics such as cycle time and yield to drive process improvements.
Assist NPI Engineers with DFM and PFMEA analysis.
Analytics & Business Intelligence:
Collaborate with industrial engineers on developing the measurement systems and data sets that drive manufacturing KPIs such as cycle time, delivery, and cost.
Support the industrial engineering team in collecting and compiling data, conducting experiments, and performing exploratory analyses to gain meaningful insights into manufacturing operations.
Quality Engineering:
Collaborate with quality engineers on developing and managing quality KPIs.
Support the quality engineering team and production team in collecting and compiling data, performing issue root cause analysis, and defining corrective action plans for quality issues.
Manufacturing Test Engineering:
Collaborate with test engineers on supporting test validation, execution, and debug.
Use manufacturing test data to identify top failures and drive upstream process improvements.
Support the test engineering team in developing automated test solutions that minimize operator interaction and decision-making.
What You’ll Bring
Pursuing bachelor’s degree in industrial/mechanical / manufacturing / electrical / computer engineering or related field.
Interest in continuous improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies
Problem-solving skills with an emphasis on collaboration and flexibility.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
NOTE: This is a paid internship ($30/hour) but does not provide any housing or transportation assistance financially or otherwise.
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At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.
Compensation & Financial Security
-Competitive base salary
-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
-401(k) retirement savings plan
-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Health & Wellness
-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
-Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
-Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose
-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.
ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.