Plating Intern

Summary

Join our team and take on a challenging and innovative project to enhance our Positronic plating baths. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing an automated metering system, specifying the required equipment, and creating a process tank prototype. Your contributions will be vital in improving tank maintenance efficiency and chemical control.

Key Projects

• System Development: Design and develop an automated chemical adjustment metering system for Positronic plating baths, ensuring precise and reliable chemical dosing.
• Equipment Specification: Identify and specify the necessary equipment and components for the metering system, taking into account compatibility and reliability.
• Prototype Development: Create a working prototype of the metering system for one process tank, refining and optimizing its performance.
• Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis to compare the maintenance and chemical control processes before and after implementing the prototype system. Provide insights and recommendations based on the analysis.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of the system's design, development, and performance, ensuring clear records for future reference.

Requirements

Education:

• Must be pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Physical:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, and reach overhead.
• Must be able to lift 0-10lbs occasionally.

Program Attendance:

• May 19th- August 5th, 2025

Knowledge:

Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills:

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Attention to Detail —Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
 

Positronic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf 

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at hr@connectpositronic.comor at 417-866-2322.