Mechanical Engineering Intern
About the role
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.
This position will be part of the AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & MARINE (AD&M) BUSINESS UNIT. The position will be located in 1250 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.
This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You must be a U.S. Citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Compensation
Competitive base salary: $20.91 – 45.04/hour (subject to change dependent on physical location). Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Benefits
- Robust internship program with educational and networking events.
- Virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill-building presentations, and National Intern Day celebration activities.
- Access to the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG) focused on professional development, networking, and community involvement.
- Internal library of self-led courses, including leadership academies.
- Access to mentors via the NAVIGATE platform to guide career development.