What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Support Internship Intern position at Takasago International Corporation U S A?
We invite you to join this Engineering Support Internship opportunity at Takasago, where you can be innovative. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each individual can experience a sense of fulfillment and growth.
Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in 28 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.
Project Overview includes:
This internship is designed to help the plant reach its goals of standardizing work and becoming more efficient in our day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record time required by different tasks in the plant
- Writing SOPs – writing clear instructions to perform specific production tasks
- Design new layout for washroom
- Design a new washroom configuration emphasizing increased throughput and improved cleanliness. Improve storage and people flow in space
Key Milestones & Deadlines:
- Time current tasks and throughput
- Identify and prioritize washing needs by type, small items, pots, tanks, etc.
- Identify equipment, if needed, for new configuration
- Identify improvements and time savings
- Draw new floor plan showing washing areas, storage areas, personnel flow
- Time Studies of Production Processes
- Time tasks performed in Liquid compounding A-26
- Time study for batches, beginning with preparation to end in A-26. Identify roadblocks, places where system does not operate smoothly
- Write or Refine SOPs for compounding, including Batch Metrics and SAP interactions
Qualifications include:
- Matriculated in a college degree program with a major in Engineering - focusing in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Software and Data (for our automation and shopfloor systems, and BI Tools)
- Completion of Sophomore year
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, BI and PowerPoint
- Understanding of project management principles and general knowledge of engineering disciplines
- Able to work autonomously on the project, analysis and research
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of junior year preferred
- Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus
- SAP and Project management tools
Goals and Objectives: The primary goal of the internship is to provide the students or graduates with practical experience in a particular department with actual role responsibilities and projects, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. Throughout the internship, students will gain hands-on experience in related functional role initiatives, conduct research, and enhance their understanding of industry standards and practices.
Internship Experience:
This 11 week summer internship (June 1 – mid-August) offers hands-on project work, weekly development sessions with senior leadership, and opportunities to build professional skills. Interns will conclude the program by delivering a final presentation to Takasago executive leaders and employees.
Equal Opportunity:
Takasago International Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Salary : $16 - $17