What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Manufacturing Engineering Intern position at Mercury Systems?
Onsite: Phoenix, AZ
Internship from May/June - August/September 2027
No relocation assistance or housing provided
Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative Manufacturing Engineering Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to our Surface Mount Technology factory in Phoenix, AZ. In this hands-on role, you’ll support improving operational efficiencies across the different workstreams within our SMT processes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support manufacturing operations by performing pick‑and‑place, chip and wire activities
- Assist with reflow processes to ensure proper soldering and assembly quality
- Support wave soldering operations to maintain consistent production standards
- Contribute to conformal coating processes to protect electronic components
- Help design and optimize station layouts to improve workflow and efficiency
- Conduct capacity analysis to ensure production targets and resource planning are met
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in industrial engineering manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field, with relevant coursework completed (e.g., operations research, statistics, systems design)
- A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process
- Familiarity with programs like Excel, Minitab, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or simulation tools (e.g., Arena, Simio) used for process analysis and optimization
- Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles
- Strong quantitative and statistical skills; Ability to work with data, perform statistical analysis, and apply mathematical models to solve efficiency and productivity problems
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively
"This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.”
Preferred Qualifications:
- CAD/Simulation Software Experience; AutoCAD, SolidWorks
- ERP/MES Systems; SAP, Oracle, or other Manufacturing Execution Systems for production tracking and inventory management
- Data Analytics & Visualization; Skills in Python, R, SQL, or Power BI/Tableau