Ascentec Engineering is seeking a Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 in Tualatin, Oregon. You will work onsite on a variety of projects supporting the machining area’s business objectives through continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and efficiency.

What You'll Do

Support overall business objectives through continuous improvement in operational productivity.
Work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing to develop processes that increase production quality, efficiency, or volume.
Analyze and enhance assembly procedures using engineering principles, collaborating with the team to implement improvements.
Optimize CNC machining, milling, and turning processes, collaborating with machinists to implement advanced techniques for precision part production.
Contribute to developing new machining strategies and tooling solutions.
Implement statistical process control (SPC) methods to monitor and enhance quality.
Lead root cause analysis for quality issues, applying engineering methodologies.
Work on projects to implement advanced quality control techniques.
Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules for manufacturing equipment.
Participate in troubleshooting and maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
Utilize engineering analysis tools to assess and document assembly and machining processes.
Generate comprehensive reports on quality control inspections, incorporating statistical analysis.
Collaborate with the engineering team to provide insights into process improvements.
Engage with design engineering to provide feedback on manufacturability and assembly considerations.
Collaborate with production planning to ensure optimal workflow and resource utilization.
Contribute engineering insights to enhance the overall product lifecycle.
Apply engineering principles to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Participate in developing safety protocols for assembly and machining operations.

What We're Looking For

At least 3 years into a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline.
Ability to interpret manufacturing schematics, blueprints, and GD&T.
Familiarity with statistical quality control methods.
Strong analytical, statistical, and critical thinking skills.
Experience in Mechanical Engineering Principles such as work measurement, methods engineering, and workplace design.
Experience applying ergonomics principles to workplace design.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak effectively with both Senior Management and Production teams.
Able to work independently with a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
Extremely detail-oriented and focused on helping to maintain consistent quality standards.
Strong mechanical hands-on skills.
Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.
Due to U.S. Government export regulations (including ITAR), must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by law, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Team & Environment

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and Production Planning departments.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position located in Tualatin, Oregon.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.