Quality Engineer Intern

Location: Fresno, CA
FLSA Status: Hourly  (Internship)

Compensation Range: $25.00
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Business Need / Purpose of Role

Assist the Engineering and Quality teams with day-to-day activities while supporting the development and improvement of testing processes, equipment selection methods, and quality standards. This role contributes to enhancing product reliability, process consistency, and overall operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities

Including but not limited to:

• Support continuous improvement of engineering and quality processes.
• Assist in developing standardized, repeatable, and safe testing procedures.
• Participate in setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of test equipment and fixtures.
• Collaborate with lab personnel to ensure proper equipment and fixture selection.
• Support product quality through inspection, testing, and data analysis.
• Develop and update work instructions, technical documentation, and standardized processes.
• Utilize metrics and visual management tools to monitor and improve performance.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve best practices and standardized countermeasures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, ISO requirements, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a decision-making tool to guide lab personnel through test setup selection.
• Create an equipment and fixture matrix mapping pump types and sizes to required motors, pits, and fixtures.
• Build a catalog of existing fixtures, including descriptions, applications, and identification of gaps or inconsistencies.
• Gain hands-on experience in pump testing, equipment selection, and lab operations.
• Strengthen skills in data analysis, engineering evaluation, and technical documentation.
• Support the development of standardized processes and decision-support tools.

Education and Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Interest in quality engineering, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM or engineering tools is a plus.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

No certifications or prior specialized training required.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment will vary. In certain areas of the facility, personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and ear plugs.