Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

The Badger Meter Internship Program provides hands-on, real-world experience to students through projects that make a difference! In addition to your projects, you will be given the opportunity to participate in our robust Intern program focused on Badger Meter Culture, professional development, community outreach and a final capstone project.

Badger Meter is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Intern. This position will be exposed to a variety of manufacturing engineering disciplines such as electronics, electro-mechanical assembly, machining, and industrial engineering. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support a variety of people including Operators, Cell Techs, Supervisors, and Engineers. This position will be working hands-on in a shop environment where interns will support continuous improvement activities such as documenting process flow, implementing 5S, making process improvements, and investigating new technologies.

Essential Job Duties:

• Design fixtures and support production to maintain on time delivery and high quality

• Must be willing to work equally on the manufacturing floor and in office

• Utilize root cause analysis and lean tools to reduce waste

• Participate in New Product Development team meetings and tasks

• Conduct and create time studies, process maps, and capacity plans to help improve efficiencies

• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to implement solutions to improve yield on production line

• Additional projects or tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

• Intermediate computer/technical skills in Microsoft Suite, emphasis on Word and Excel

• Basic experience with CAD

• Basic skills with Statistics, and lean principles

• Natural curiosity for problem solving and ability to quickly learn new technologies

Working Conditions:

• Depending on the assigned department, must complete an audiogram test 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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