Process Engineer - Intern

Summary: Atalys is seeking a Process Engineer Intern to assist in tasks directed by the Plastics Engineer. The role involves developing technical knowledge and leadership skills while working on the production floor with injection molding machinery, focusing on process optimization and documentation. Responsibilities: - Works with process engineer to develop processes for new tools. Processes will be developed using Scientific Molding Theory. Other analytical tools such as DOE’s, Shear Rate Calculations, Cooling Circuit Flow Information, MOLDFLOW Results, etc. to be utilized where applicable - Works with support department to ensure tools, machines and processes are optimized - Maintain process documentation and paperwork to support improvements and efficiency - Performs process audits to ensure processes are running to documented and qualified parameters - Works with setup technician to perform changeover of tool and end of arm tooling - Use statistical analysis to identify root cause and troubleshooting of daily machine, tool, automation, and production issues - Adheres to the Quality Policy and Core Values of the organization - All other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Must have technical background on Scientific Molding/decoupled molding, and experience in the development of robust processes for the manufacturing floor. Needs to demonstrate a scientific approach to process development and troubleshooting of both new and existing molds - Needs to be self-motivated. Overall direction will be given, but the employee needs to have the desire to think through 'roadblocks' and develop alternate courses to complete tasks - Highly organized and methodical/standardized in approaching challenges with new tools - Specific knowledge of each machinery brand is not required, but the ability to feel comfortable and to learn molding machine operations, robotic applications, and high-speed assembly equipment - Troubleshooting skills to determine real root cause of problems - Ability to communicate technically - High attention to detail to create accurate processing documentation is required - Associate's degree in Plastics Engineering (Intention of Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering Preferred) - Completion of first-year internship in injection molding or related field Required Skills: Scientific Molding, Process development, Statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Shear Rate Calculations, Cooling Circuit Flow Analysis, MOLDFLOW, Injection molding machinery, Robotic applications, High-speed assembly equipment, Process documentation