Electronics Manufacturing Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Lensa is a career site dedicated to assisting job seekers in finding employment opportunities across the US. It operates as a platform that promotes jobs on LinkedIn for its direct clients, recruitment advertising agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it promotes. For this specific role, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote a job for Science Systems and Applications (SSAI).

The actual employer for this position is Advanced Mission Partners (AMP), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SSAI. AMP is the entity seeking to hire the Electronics Manufacturing Intern.

Job Description: Electronics Manufacturing Intern

Job Title: Electronics Manufacturing Intern
Company: Advanced Mission Partners (AMP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SSAI
Location: Linthicum, MD

Role Overview:
The Electronics Manufacturing Intern will join a dynamic and innovative manufacturing team at AMP, playing a crucial role in providing hands-on electrical manufacturing support. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute significantly to manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with the assembly and testing of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and various electronic systems.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on electronic assemblies and components.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to production activities, test results, and quality checks.
• Support inventory management of components and materials utilized in production.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives, such as lean manufacturing or 5S practices.
• Follow instructions and respond positively to management direction, taking personal responsibility for actions, performance, and results.
• Meet commitments and complete tasks on time, or proactively notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities, demonstrating objectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Provide and welcome feedback, contributing to a positive team spirit and prioritizing team success.
• Support colleagues’ efforts to succeed.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, ensuring work responsibilities are covered when absent and arriving at meetings and appointments on time.

Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to customers, clients, and other employees.

Physical Requirements:
The role requires various physical activities, including occasional:
• Standing
• Mobility
• Sitting
• Using hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Talking or hearing
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
The employee may work in a typical office setting or lab setting, depending on project requirements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):
SSAI is an EOE/AA employer, supporting Veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.