Weld Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

Position Summary

The Shape Corp student engineering program provides students with hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Weld Engineering Intern will support robotic and manual welding processes, process development, troubleshooting, quality improvement, and continuous improvement activities while working alongside engineering and operations teams. This opportunity is designed to help an entry-level engineering student apply classroom knowledge to real-world joining and fabrication processes while building practical manufacturing skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with robotic gas metal arc welding (GMAW) programming, troubleshooting, and process optimization, including Fanuc systems or other company-specific platforms.
• Support the development, testing, and documentation of welding parameters, procedures, and process settings.
• Collect and analyze weld process and quality data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with dimensional capability, weld quality, and production performance studies.
• Support investigation and resolution of welding defects such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, burn-through, spatter, and dimensional distortion.
• Participate in weld trials, equipment validation, process changes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with offline programming and operation of laser cutting or related fabrication equipment, including Trumpf TruTops or other company-specific software as applicable.
• Support the design, evaluation, and procurement of welding tooling, fixtures, equipment, and capital improvements.
• Develop or update technical documentation, work instructions, process specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other teams to support safe and reliable manufacturing processes.
• Summarize findings and present technical information, recommendations, or project updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Follow applicable safety requirements and established welding and engineering standards while performing assigned work.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor, not otherwise specified in this position description.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Science and Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Coursework or project experience involving welding processes, metallurgy, materials, manufacturing processes, robotics, mechanical design, or quality systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, technical, and hands-on problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to GMAW, resistance welding, laser welding, robotic welding, or other joining processes through coursework, labs, student organizations, or prior work experience.
• Familiarity with robotic programming, weld fixtures, manufacturing equipment, or offline programming software.
• Basic understanding of weld symbols, engineering drawings, metallurgy, heat input, joint design, and common weld discontinuities.
• Exposure to dimensional measurement, destructive or nondestructive testing, statistical analysis, or structured problem-solving methods.
• Interest in applying welding engineering principles within an automotive or advanced manufacturing environment.