Intern- Plastics Process Engineer

Company Description

Welcome to the Power Solutions Division of Robert Bosch, LLC! With some 16,500 associates and more than 20 locations around the world we have for more than 50 years been providing solutions for the electrical actuation of a wide variety of automotive applications.

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At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people's lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

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• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
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• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Job Description

• Assist Process Engineers with injection molding process development and optimization activities.
• Support process documentation, including setup sheets, work instructions, process parameter records, and engineering standards.
• Participate in molding trials, tool qualifications, and process validation activities under appropriate supervision.
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data related to scrap, cycle time, downtime, utilization, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Assist with root cause investigations of quality concerns using structured problem-solving methods.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Participate in shop-floor observations, manufacturing audits, 5S activities, and visual management improvements.
• Use basic statistical tools to evaluate process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support engineering projects involving automation, robotics, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
• Create reports and presentations summarizing data, project findings, progress, and recommendations.
• Collaborate professionally with cross-functional teams and communicate project status to the assigned mentor.
• Complete a defined internship project and present the results to relevant plant stakeholders at the conclusion of the assignment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Completion of relevant engineering coursework or laboratory experience is preferred.
• Previous internship, co-op, manufacturing, technical project, or hands-on experience is beneficial but not required.

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

• Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.