Automation Engineer Intern

Automation Engineering Intern

Ultradent Products | South Jordan, UT | On-site | Part-time (school year) / Full-time (summer)
 

About the Role

Ultradent is seeking a driven, high-potential engineering student to join our Automation Engineering team. You'll work alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary team on real-world challenges spanning mechanical and electrical design, controls, robotics, and data analytics. You don't need every qualification on day one — we value curiosity, initiative, and the ability to learn quickly.

This position is paid at an hourly rate of $24/hour.
 

What You'll Work On

Projects vary by team needs and your interests, but past and current intern work includes:

• Designing and building fixtures, tooling, and mechanical components for automated manufacturing equipment

• Developing and testing control logic for automated systems

• Prototyping concepts using CNC machining, 3D printing, and assembly lab equipment

• Analyzing production and test data to identify and drive process improvements

• Supporting cross-functional projects with R&D and Sustaining Engineering, seeing how products move from development through ongoing support

What You'll Learn

Depending on your projects, you'll have opportunities to develop skills in:

• 3D Modeling: Build proficiency in SolidWorks to create robust, efficient designs

• Design for Machinability: Design parts for speed, precision, and cost-effective manufacturing

• Automation: Explore how electrical, mechanical, and control systems come together in automated equipment

• Programming: Develop software skills, including object-oriented programming and test-driven development

• Prototyping: Use our lab resources — assembly and cutting equipment, CNC machining, and 3D printing — to test and refine ideas quickly

• Machining: Gain exposure to machining fundamentals and how parts are made

• Statistics & Systems Thinking: Apply statistical methods to real data and build a broader understanding of complex systems

Who Thrives Here

• Curious and hands-on: You want to understand how things work, enjoy prototyping and testing, and often go beyond the classroom to learn more

• Inventive: You look for better ways to design, build, and improve products, systems, and processes

• Driven and proactive: You take initiative, seek ways to add value, and move work forward with ownership

• Collaborative and growth-minded: You build on different perspectives, ask questions, seek feedback, and learn quickly from those around you

Details

• Location: South Jordan, UT (on-site)

• Hours: 16–20 hours per week during the school year; full-time during the summer. Flexible scheduling is available to support your academic commitments.

• Duration: Most internships last six months to one year, with potential to extend based on performance, contribution, and interest

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an engineering degree program (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, computer, or related field)

• Able to work on-site at our South Jordan, UT facility

• Preference for first- through third-year students able to commit to multiple semesters

Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a global culture where differences and perspectives are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. We consider all qualified applicants fairly, based on their experience, skills, and potential to contribute to our team. Our core values – Integrity, care, quality, innovation, and hard work- guide us daily. These values, when balanced, shape our workplace culture and ensure that we remain focused on our vision while maintaining a professional and inclusive environment.
  
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