East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Science Internship

Job Title:  Science Internship
Department:  Automotive and Diversified Engineering

Position Description:
Develop process to make products
Scaling up the manufacture of products from the laboratory bench to the productions plants
Help in the designing of equipment, understand its' purpose, installing control systems, and staffing, running and upgrading the processes
Work is project-oriented and the engineer may be working on a number of projects

Typical Work Activities Will Include:
Reviewing existing data to see if more research and information need to be collated, to determine the adequacy of the exsiting processes and equipment
Help designing, installing and commissioning new equipment, monitoring development, modifications or upgrades of existing processes
Preparing reports, flow diagrams and charts
Analyzing process to insure they work at the optimum level, to the right rate and meet quality standards
Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff
Assuming responsability for ongoing performance of processes
Ensuring that all aspects of an assigned operation or process meets specifications
Working closely with other Engineers as well as the manufacturing plant personnel
Performing process capability studies
Other statistical process, such as linearity tests and "T" tests

Job Skill Requirement:
Full time student
Senior level science (chemistry, biology, or physics) major
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated
Strong detail and organization skills
Basic computer knowledge including Excel and Word
The willingness to work in a group environment as well as independently
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Willingness to work on production floor to gather data

Working Environment:
Office environment and as neccessary in the manufacturing plants

Position Reports To:
Process Manager

Shift Hours:
Part-time and/or Full-time during the school year, flexible schedule and a competitive hourly salary (also available full-time during summers)

Transportation:
Public transportation from Reading only

Interview Location:
Off campus, at East Penn

Special Application Instructions:
Students will be required to complete an employment application and a Pre-employment physical

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