Maintenance Intern
Company Overview
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio‑frequency (RF) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs). The company’s name stands for “time‑to‑market,” reflecting its focus on rapid, one‑stop design, engineering, and manufacturing services. More information is available at www.ttm.com.
About the Role
TTM offers paid internships to qualified students seeking professional experience in their field of study. Interns receive meaningful, practical, on‑the‑job training while contributing ideas and working in an environment that encourages innovation. The internship provides exposure to electromechanical maintenance and the opportunity to develop skills that can lead to permanent employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist electromechanical technicians with reactive maintenance on production equipment while learning to utilize electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting techniques.
- Assist with preventive maintenance procedures on production equipment and perform minor preventive maintenance after training.
- Observe, learn, and assist with cost‑effective installation, monitoring, and modification of manufacturing equipment.
- Observe and assist technicians in resolving problems related to equipment, processes, or materials.
- Observe and assist technicians in interfacing with internal and external customers, suppliers, and equipment vendors to resolve equipment issues.
- Observe and learn methods for identifying equipment improvement opportunities and modifying equipment to improve operation.
- Observe and learn how to develop preventive‑maintenance (PM) tasks and schedules.
- Observe and learn how to keep accurate maintenance records for production and facilities equipment.
- Learn and assist with maintaining inventory of spare parts and supplies.
- Establish priorities while managing work‑assignment backlog.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a two‑year Associate Degree program in Engineering Automation or Mechatronics, with successful completion of 1‑2 semesters in the program.
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain basic electromechanical equipment.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings (a plus).
- Good communication and leadership skills (a plus).
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows software applications (a plus).
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to stand throughout the shift and lift up to 40 lb.
Export Control Requirements
- Identify ITAR‑controlled products on the manufacturing floor and recognize that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.
- Recognize foreign‑person visitors by badge differentiation.
- Follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL).
- Understand export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the United States.
- Manage vendor approvals for ITAR‑controlled manufacturing and services.