Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Trayer Engineering Corporation (A Siemens Business) manufactures low-maintenance vacuum switchgear designed to thrive in the most challenging circumstances. Every submersible, padmount or vaultmount product is backed by over 60 years of leading innovation in design and manufacturing.
Trayer is a leading manufacturer of medium and low voltage electrical switchgear, dedicated to delivering reliable, high-performance power distribution solutions to industrial, commercial, and utility customers. Trayer has a legacy of engineering excellence and a strong commitment to innovation.
We are looking for a motivated Intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering team for the summer (approx. 3 months) at our Livermore, CA location. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain firsthand experience, collaborate with professionals, and build your skills in a significant business environment. We would love to hear from you! Please apply with your resume.
Job Summary
The main responsibility will be supporting the Manufacturing Engineering team.
Job Responsibilities
Lean & Process Development
- Support time studies and basic work measurement.
- Assist with process mapping and improvement activities
- Support standard work and 5S activities
Automation & Digitalization
- Support small automation and digitalization projects
- Take ownership of simple shop floor improvements (e.g., tracking systems, basic digital tools)
- Collect and analyze production data
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related)
- Excel skills (data organization, simple analysis, charts)
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Comfortable using digital tools / software
- Good teamwork and clear communication
- At least 2 years of Consulting
Preferred Qualifications
- Automation/Robotics or related coursework
- Basic programming or scripting (Python, VBA, or similar)
- Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools
- Interest in automation, sensors, or shop floor technologies (barcode, QR, etc.)
- Basic understanding of databases or data collection systems
- CAD or basic technical drawing knowledge