Argen Mechanical Manufacturing Intern

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

3-month internship

About Us

At Argen, we’re in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. Argen is a global leader in dental manufacturing with headquarters in San Diego, CA, subsidiaries in Canada, Germany, UK, and China, and sales in 105 countries worldwide. We have a team of 400 Awesome team members. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with a product offering that span fixed, removable, ortho, implants, and equipment. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen’s products are held to the highest standards of quality, and are FDA 510(k) cleared, ISO 13485 certified, and MDSAP compliant. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.

About the Opportunity

A Mechanical Manufacturing Intern will assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes at Argen. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing technologies and processes while supporting the production of high-quality products.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Provides support for Argen's manufacturing process development and documentation efforts, assisting in the creation and refinement of manufacturing procedures and protocols.
• Participates in the installation, operation, and performance qualifications of products and equipment, contributing to verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Engages in engineering manufacturing meetings to discuss ongoing projects, address manufacturing challenges, and coordinate project schedules and milestones.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with teams across the organization to support engineering projects as required, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
• Works closely with engineers and manufacturing specialists to support the successful execution of manufacturing initiatives and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful?

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, with coursework in CAD design highly desirable.
• Strong technical aptitude and a keen interest in mechanical design and engineering principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot design issues effectively.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive attitude towards tackling new challenges and acquiring new skills. 
• Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures and completing on-the-job training.