Operations Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.
Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com
Program Description
TTM offers a project-based internship in manufacturing engineering and production operations within a printed circuit board manufacturing environment. Students gain practical experience, contribute to improvement projects and build professional skills with support from experienced mentors.
Duration: Four months, May to August 2027
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 8150 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Mentor: Director of Operations & Sr Inside Sales Manager
Required Field Of Study
- Currently pursuing a diploma, certificate or degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Manufacturing Engineering studies are required, through a dedicated program or relevant coursework within a related engineering program. Supply chain management and logistics automation studies are assets.
- Complete an assigned improvement project with deliverables achievable during the four-month term.
- Receive guidance from the designated mentors and work with relevant site teams.
- Deliver opening, mid-review and closing presentations to site and regional leadership.
- Participate in professional, career and leadership development opportunities.
- Travel to a U.S. TTM site for approximately one week to present project findings to executive leadership and fellow interns.
- Successful completion may lead to an early employment offer upon graduation.
- Must be returning to the final year of a relevant postsecondary program in September 2027, with expected graduation no later than June 2028.
- Available for the full internship term and able to travel to the United States for the internship program.
- Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada, as specified in the site’s Controlled Goods Program hiring requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to research problems and manage assigned deliverables.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with required safety controls and PPE.
Reporting to and mentored by the Director of Operations, the Intern will support production performance and manufacturing improvement projects across the operations area.
- Observe production processes and collect data on cycle times, throughput, downtime and work in progress.
- Conduct time studies, process mapping and capacity analysis to identify bottlenecks and improve production flow.
- Support improvements to line balance, workstation layout, standard work and material handling.
- Assess opportunities for logistics automation and improved movement of materials through production.
- Work with production, engineering, inside sales and planning teams to align material availability, schedules and operational priorities.
- Apply Lean and industrial engineering methods to reduce waste and improve productivity, quality and delivery.
- Complete an assigned manufacturing improvement project and present recommendations, implementation progress and results.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems and engineering problem-solving methods.
- Knowledge of industrial engineering concepts, time studies, process mapping and Lean manufacturing.
- Coursework or project experience in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Logistics Automation is an asset.
- Follow environmental, health and safety policies, training requirements and applicable procedures, including PPE and lockout requirements.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, near misses, spills, leaks, incidents and injuries.
- Follow authorized procedures for chemical handling, equipment use and waste segregation; perform only tasks for which training and authorization have been provided.
- Support waste reduction, recycling and environmental management programs.
- Participate in assigned safety and environmental inspections, audits and corrective actions under supervision.
- Attend required EHS training and emergency drills; know evacuation routes and emergency procedures.
- Follow site security requirements, including identification badges, sign-in and access control procedures.
Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that my be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.
Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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Responsibilities
Observe production processes and analyze cycle times, throughput, downtime, work in progress, capacity, and material flow to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities. Complete a manufacturing improvement project, collaborate with site teams on operational changes, and present recommendations and results to leadership.
Requirements
Applicants must be returning to the final year of a relevant postsecondary program in September 2027 and expect to graduate by June 2028; manufacturing engineering studies are required, either through a dedicated program or relevant coursework. Candidates must be available for the full internship and U.S. travel, meet the stated Canadian citizenship or permanent-resident requirement, and have strong analytical, communication, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills.
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Time Studies
- Process Mapping
- Capacity Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Improvement
- Data Collection
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Manufacturing Processes
- Production Operations
- Production Systems
- Time Studies
- Process Mapping
- Capacity Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
- Line Balancing
- Workstation Layout
- Standard Work
- Material Handling
- Logistics Automation
- Supply Chain Management
- Cycle Time
- Throughput
- Downtime
- Work in Progress
- Bottleneck Analysis
- Production Flow
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Export Control