Intern - Manufacturing Engineer - Summer 2026
About The Position
US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond. Manufacturing Engineer Intern – Hickory, North Carolina Summer 2026 About US Conec Ltd At US Conec, we design and manufacture precision fiber-optic interconnects that power the world’s fastest data centers, telecom networks, and supercomputers. In other words? We’re the backbone powering AI. Role Overview Are you ready to get hands-on experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment? As a Manufacturing Intern, you’ll work alongside our engineering and operations teams to learn real-world problem-solving skills while contributing to meaningful projects that make an impact.
Requirements
- Students pursuing Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering degrees
- Detail-oriented problem solvers who enjoy hands-on work and collaborating in a team environment
- Comfortable in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Excited by details, challenges, and working with a team
Responsibilities
- Analyze production processes through piece-rate studies and part-flow analysis to uncover efficiency opportunities
- Gain exposure to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and apply them to real components
- Support prototyping through 3D printing and CAD modeling
- Assist engineers on automation, manual assembly, and plant-layout improvement projects
- Leading a plant-layout or material-storage redesign to improve workflow
- Building recommendations from your own efficiency studies to help streamline assembly or automation processes
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
