Intern - Process Engineer

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Position Description:

Benchmark provides comprehensive solutions across the entire product lifecycle, leading through its innovative technology and engineering design services, leveraging its optimized global supply chain, and delivering world-class manufacturing services. The industries we serve include commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation telecommunications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

Summary:

Benchmark is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer Intern to join our team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, where you will work closely with our engineers and managers to optimize and improve our production processes starting as early as October.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in analyzing and evaluating current manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the design and implementation of process enhancements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and product development to ensure seamless process integration.
• Conduct time and motion studies to analyze workflow and identify bottlenecks.
• Collect and analyze data to support decision-making and process optimization initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for production issues.
• Prepare reports and presentations on process improvement findings and recommendations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

Qualifications:

* Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a major in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field; Junior or Senior preferred.
* Solid analytical skills and self-motivation.
* Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
* Able to perform in a team environment.
* Active involvement with a variety of extracurricular activities
* Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion
of tasks.
* Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card holder required for access to ITAR restricted information and facilities.
* Local candidate to Phoenix metro area as onsite work will be required

Education: Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a major in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field; Junior or Senior preferred.
Geographical Location: Arizona: Tempe & Phoenix
Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters
Work Schedule: M-F (Hours Vary)
Full Time/ Possible Part-time during school

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us atcareers@bench.com.