US Synthetic - Process Student Engineer - Part Time

This is a part time internship and will close 3/20/2026.

US Synthetic has an immediate opening for a Process Student Engineer located in Orem, UT. The Student Engineer will assist the Process Engineer with all aspects of the assigned process and related machinery. This role includes solving problems and applying Lean methods to drive continuous improvement. 

What’s in It for You 

Hands‑on experience solving problems in a production environment 

Autonomy and ownership of meaningful projects 

Mentorship from engineers experienced in cross‑functional disciplines 

Skill development and training in Lean and Six Sigma practices 

What You Will Do 

Assist Engineers and Specialists with all aspects of assigned processes and related machines 

Troubleshoot process and equipment issues 

Support production operators with machine malfunctions and assist maintenance when needed 

Help improve product quality on the production floor 

Lead or support PDCAs for the process 

Learn and apply Six Sigma principles 

Create, audit, and maintain Standard Work documents used for operator training, including Critical Knowledge documents and Job Breakdown Sheets 

Facilitate and train others during process‑related meetings 

Work a flexible schedule that aligns with your academic commitments. Plan on 15-20 hours per week during school year, up to 40 hours per week during summer. 

Follow all company policies (Attendance, Tobacco‑Free Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, FMLA, Personal Appearance, Electronic Devices, etc.) 

Run process‑improvement experiments using tools such as SPC, Six Sigma methods, DOE, material analysis, and 3‑D modeling (Creo or similar) 

Quantify properties and improve understanding of PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) inserts 

Minimum Qualifications 

High school diploma or GED 

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role 

Acceptance into a bachelor’s engineering program

Physical Demands 

Combination of sitting, standing, and walking for eight or more hours 

Occasional repetitive motions 

Use of safety equipment (safety glasses, steel‑toed boots) 

Preferred Qualifications 

Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma 

Strong interpersonal skills 

Ability to apply engineering concepts learned in school 

Ability to teach and explain methods, standards, and procedures to others (Job Instruction) 

Comfortable speaking in front of groups 

Team‑oriented attitude 

Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JMP, Creo, etc.) 

Some database knowledge (SQL, statistics)