US Synthetic - Student Engineer - Part Time

This job will close 3/17/2026. 

US Synthetic has an immediate need for a Student Engineer in Automation located in Orem, UT. The Student Engineer (Automation) will assist engineers in improving, designing and assembling a wide variety of complex tools and/or machines and robust manufacturing processes.

What’s in it For You:

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

What You Will Do:

Use mill, lathe and hand tools to build/assemble components according to print specifications

Work on projects assigned by engineers dealing with a wide variety of disciplines such as controls, instrumentation, machine design and developing manufacturing processes

Run experiments and collect data on part machining, temperature, etc.

Document and store all results and experimental data in an organized laboratory notebook

Observe machinery and processes to help diagnose problems such as yields, throughput, costs, etc.

Evaluate completed projects and check for proper conformance to US Synthetic specifications

Work with automation and manufacturing engineers to review and monitor the new quality and/or process improvements

Give periodic reports of activities associated with process engineering, i.e. benefits, costs, deadlines, etc.

Any other duties as assigned by engineers

Work flexible hours around school schedule; ideally work 20 hours a week

Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED is required

Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Must have been accepted to a bachelor’s engineering program at a university with intent to graduate; mechanical emphasis preferred or equivalent

Physical Demands:

Sit, stand and walk

Full range of motion and ability with hands and harms

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Good visual acuity

Use of Safety Equipment (Safety glasses, Latex/nitrile gloves, Respirator)

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to read and understand product prints

Machine shop skills for prototyping and performing proof of concepts or a willingness and aptitude to learn these skills

Solid modeling experience; Pro-E preferred

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good mechanical intuition and curiosity

Good analytical skills

Good understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles

Knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, practices and theories

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Knowledge of how to run mills and lathes