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We’re Hiring an Intern - Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering!   

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!  Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.  At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE: The Intern - Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering will assist site engineers with process development, methods, labor standards, and support for productivity improvements.  Knowledge of classical IE functions and Lean/Six Sigma required.  Experience in manufacturing assembly preferred. The position will be located at our Uniontown, Pennsylvania manufacturing operation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Interest in manufacturing processes, process yields, process costs, and operations.
• Monitor process yields and cost recommending and implementing improvements.
• Develop and update production work instructions.
• Perform time studies as needed for direct and indirect labor operations.
• Maintain work cell and overall facility layout drawings with AutoCad.
• Provide project support as needed in a team environment with production, quality, engineering, and other departments.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attending a local accredited University studying towards a BS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent. Minimum rising junior in good academic standing.
• Excellent PC skills preferred with working knowledge of MS Office and AutoCad required.
• Basic knowledge and/or training in 5S, Lean/Six Sigma preferred statistical tools preferred.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling (Creo) a plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience with manufacturing assembly or electronic assembly a plus.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with little or no supervision.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• In this role, the main working environment will be 50% office and 50% manufacturing plant. The manufacturing shopfloor environment is subject to loud noises, moving machinery and equipment, and climate changes. Safety protocols must be observed such as wearing reflective vests, safety shoes, safety glasses, and in some areas, hearing protection. The physical demands may include but are not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the facility; potential for occasional medium lifting of 20-25. Regular work schedule will be 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required based upon job/project demands.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.  

Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.