Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power distribution, power conditioning, load bank, renewable energy equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in our state-of-the-art headquarters in Faribault, MN, safety and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern, you will play a vital role in driving the efficiency, quality, and productivity of our manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for analysis, implementing, and improving manufacturing methods and systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance, you will contribute to the successful production of high-quality Trystar products for our customers. This position requires a willingness to learn, strong technical background, problem-solving skills, and the ability to optimize manufacturing operations. 

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team.  We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Demonstrate Trystar’s guiding principles and values. 
• Work directly with a mentor while finding solutions to real world problems
• Work on projects that are related to your areas of interest and study with a high level of autonomy and ownership. These projects are designed to bring value to our business.
• Assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques (waste observation/elimination, recovery, etc.).
• Evaluates and troubleshoots process issues focused on improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) Metrics.
• Delivers manufacturing cost reduction and continuous improvement projects and collaborates with the cross-functional team to complete assigned projects on time.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive work instructions, procedures, and documentation for manufacturing processes. Standardize operations to ensure consistency, safety, and quality.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to the production team during the manufacturing process. Resolve production issues, implement process changes, and ensure adherence to production schedules and targets.
• Analyze and evaluate methods of production and communicate ways to improve current practices.
• Experience our products up close by working in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in an on-site position at the Faribault, MN facility.
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in the electrical power industry
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety in the manufacturing environment. Identify and mitigate potential hazards and risks.

Job Requirements:

• A passion for Trystar, its culture, and its strategic vision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work, communicate, and function within all levels of an organization.
• Ability to learn all policies, rules, and procedures and interpret, train and give guidance their meanings.
• Exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness and ability to function and work well in a team environment.
• Able to solve problems creatively and analytically.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, high growth, rapid changing manufacturing environment.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture.
• Pursing a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.

At Trystar, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. This internship provides a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in marketing communications and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. If you are passionate about marketing and eager to learn, we want to hear from you!