Process Engineering Intern - Wet Process Summer 2027

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

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

Summer 2027

Program Description

TTM offers a project-based internship in chemical engineering and wet process improvement 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: Process Engineering Manager

Required Field Of Study

• Currently pursuing a diploma, certificate or degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline with relevant chemical processing coursework.
• Studies in Chemical Engineering principles, chemical processing and process control are required.
  
  

Program Outline

• 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.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• 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.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Intern will support wet process optimization and chemical engineering projects in PCB manufacturing.

• Review wet process production lines and identify opportunities to improve process consistency, yield and efficiency.
• Support design of experiments and controlled trials for process improvement
• Collect and analyze process and quality data to evaluate key variables, process stability and capability.
• Assist with studies of materials and surface preparation methods used in PCB manufacturing.
• Help review chemical process parameters and document findings under engineering supervision.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate wet process monitoring and production activities.
• Prepare technical reports, update assigned process documentation and present project findings and recommendations.
  
  

Essential Knowledge And Skills

• Foundational knowledge of chemical processing, materials and process control.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and analyze experimental data.
• Coursework in statistics, design of experiments, SPC or process capability is an asset.
  
  

EHS Responsibilities

• 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:

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.