Summer Intern – Manufacturing Engineering

Focus: Multi-axis robotics, directed-energy processing workflows, and production-quality documentation

Location: West Lafayette, IN (HARF)

Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer)

Work Authorization / Clearance: U.S. Citizen; must be U.S. clearance eligible

Preferred: Active security clearance

Organization: Advanced manufacturing startup supporting military and commercial programs

Role Summary

INTALUS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern to support machine- and workflow-facing process development on custom multi-axis robotic directed-energy platforms. This role is operations-facing: setup support, fixturing/part handling, parameter capture, traveler discipline, inspection routines, and process documentation. The intern will help standardize repeatable workflows aligned with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and CMMC Level 1–2 expectations, coordinating closely with the Materials Engineering intern for sample handoff and measurement feedback.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing process development (machine and workflow-facing)

• Support setup and supervised operation of multi-axis robotic motion systems and directed-energy tooling.
• Assist with fixturing concepts, part handling, tooling readiness, and setup checklists to improve repeatability.
• Capture process parameters, run IDs, equipment configuration states, and build conditions using standardized templates (objective evidence discipline).
• Support prototype builds, parameter validation trials, and workflow standardization (sequencing, handoffs, rework paths).

2. Inspection integration and process control

• Help define in-process checks and inspection routines (what to measure, when to measure, how to record).
• Support build records (travelers, route sheets, inspection signoffs where applicable).
• Coordinate sample handoffs to Materials Engineering and ensure traceability continuity.

3. Quality system buildout (AS9100 / ISO 9001 readiness)

• Draft SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, setup sheets, maintenance procedures, and calibration routines.
• Support nonconformance logging discipline and corrective action inputs (under direction).
• Help organize audit-ready objective evidence: revision control, record retention, training signoffs, and controlled forms.

4. CMMC-aligned operational practices (Level 1–2)

• Assist in mapping where manufacturing data is created/stored/transmitted (parameters, travelers, inspection outputs).
• Support checklists and short training materials for reinforcing controlled data handling practices.

5. Engineering operations support

• Support time studies, throughput observations, and utilization tracking to inform capacity planning.
• Assist with procurement support for tooling/consumables and readiness reviews.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to multi-axis robotic motion systems and directed-energy manufacturing workflows.
• An inside look at how aerospace/defense suppliers build compliant manufacturing systems from scratch.
• Experience creating documentation, travelers, and quality process artifacts that support future certification (AS9100 / ISO 9001).
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on a startup manufacturing foundation within the Purdue innovation ecosystem.