Process Engineer Intern

Job Description

Danfoss has a great opportunity starting in January 2023 for an Industrial, Mechanical, or Agricultural Engineering student to gain real-world experience at our site in Ames, Iowa. The Process Engineering Intern will work closely with our Process Engineers in many areas of our manufacturing facility to assist in various assembly line design and improvement, support new manufacturing technologies being implemented, and improve inventory management.

Job Responsibilities

• Help design/improve assembly line layouts and flow
• Provide detailed data collection and analysis (time studies, material flow, waste analysis)
• Work with supply chain to improve inventory management
• Assist in implementing new equipment on assembly lines (including performing capability studies)
• Help design and implement Poka-Yokes on assembly lines
• Implement manufacturing controls on assembly line
• Help design and implement process improvements on assembly line
• Help improve ergonomics throughout assembly process
• Work with manufacturing excellence group to support implementing newest manufacturing technology (AR/VR, simulation/digital twins, collaborative robotics, AGVs, advanced vision systems, advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), automation)

Background & Skills

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering
• Familiar with basic hand tools
• CAD and simulation experience a plus
• PLC and C++ programming knowledge a plus

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.