Operations Engineering Co-Op​/Intern

Company Description

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications.

Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

The co‑op/intern will assist the Operations Engineering Team with creating clear and detailed procedure documents for usage by production technicians, helping engineers identify the root cause of an issue while also developing robust solutions to prevent recurrence. The intern will assist engineers with identifying inefficiencies in production processes and will be able to propose and implement solutions that lead to improvements.

Available blocks include the spring and/or summer semesters.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to help solve production engineering issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting and failure isolation.
• Implement and update manufacturing process documents.
• Assist with returning failed products to suppliers through the RTV process.
• Participate in data collection failure analysis studies.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering/Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Python programming.
• Statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for manufacturing engineering process.
• Previous co‑op/internship experience or prior work experience.

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $18 and $26 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The workplace offers a dynamic environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, flexible work hours, health and wellness programs, and comprehensive medical coverage. Selected candidates must have reliable transportation, as our facility is not conveniently located near a bus route.

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Contact  for reasonable accommodations in the application process.

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.