As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?
This internship is a fantastic opportunity for college or university students to learn about fast developing laser and manufacturing industries. You will learn to program and use industrial lasers for feasibility studies for various customers, and you will be involved in development activities with latest equipment. This internship will provide an overview and practical experience in the Applications and Services Department at TRUMPF in Plymouth, MI (TUSD). The intern will be engaged in the day to day of the Laser Application Center and will be supporting the completion of customer applications with a focus on Laser marking and welding. The intern will support one or more experienced engineers in assignments, shadow operations, and have personal assignments as part of larger projects within the LAC.
Internship Duration: Onsite in Plymouth, MI from January 2027 - August 2027 At least 24 hours weekly
Principle Duties & Responsibilities
- Basic operation of TruLaser Cell / TruLaser Station and TruDisk / TruFiber laser equipment and process sample parts from various materials
- Post processing of samples and communicating with 3rd parties on post processing support, as needed
- Assist laser application engineers with various tasks related to laser cutting and welding
- Handle metallurgy equipment such as microscopes, cross section equipment
- Take part in customer visit preparations
- Being part of various design of experiments in the field of laser processing
- Work with TRUMPF software ( ex. VisionLine Detect)
- Take part in Laser Application Center meetings
- Maintain Laser Application Center equipment and premises in excellent condition
- Any additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by management
- Adhere to all company guidelines
Physical Requirement
- Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office, and ability to conduct normal amount of work on a computer
Education & Experience
- Enrolled in a 4-year college or university with a concentration in Engineering, Physics or related field. Junior or Senior status is preferred
- Relevant industry experience with lasers, laser applications, or other manufacturing processes is beneficial
- Experience in metallurgy and materials science is preferred
- Analytical thinking and capability to work in a structured manner is essential
- Previous CAD experience a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office; Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPointJob Description - please fill in the tasks and qualifications related to this job.
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