Job Type

Part-time, Internship
Description
The Applications Engineer - Intern role is a versatile resource for our Specialists, Engineers, and Business Unit Directors providing engineering, technical, sales, and site support to company personnel and customers.
Essential Functions

• Competently represent and practice VSP's approach to fluid sealing product selection, capabilities, and engineered performance analysis
• Compilation, extraction, analysis, and reporting of data relative to projects, products, and surveys
• Write technical reports including root cause analysis (RCA) reports
• Provide support to VSP Specialists, Engineers, and Business Unit Directors
• Present training classes to both customers and VSP personnel
• Develop, maintain, and support internal and customer-specific computer programs
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction and improved efficiency opportunities
• Perform and document internal and customer-driven research and product testing
• Participate in new product development following the appropriate quality-determined procedures
• Actively review current manufacturing procedures to identify possible cost savings opportunities
• Work closely with corporate administration and operations management to meet and exceed customer's service expectations

Requirements
Education and Experience

1. Currently enrolled and working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
2. Experience relating to essential job functions
3. Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing techniques (Preferred)
4. Advanced certifications in the field (Preferred)

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position. The days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the demands of the position.
VSP Technologies provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, political affiliation or veteran status.
For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may request assistance by contacting Human Resources at 804-203-7123.
Successful completion of background check and drug screen required.