Process Engineer Intern

About this role

Gotion Inc., an electric vehicle battery manufacturer, is seeking a Process Engineer Intern for a 10-week summer position (June-August 2026) at their Manteno, Illinois facility. The intern will support manufacturing engineering teams in process optimization, equipment ramp-up, quality control, and production troubleshooting while gaining hands-on exposure to lithium battery manufacturing operations.

What you'll do

• Assist in evaluating process flows, equipment selection, and technical documentation for production lines
• Support production trial runs, equipment installation, debugging, and early-stage ramp-up activities
• Compile, update, and review process documentation including flowcharts and work instructions
• Help identify and resolve on-site process issues under senior engineer guidance
• Track quality issues and maintain documentation to prevent recurrence
• Support process experiments with data collection, analysis, and report preparation

What they're looking for

• Data collection and analysis
• Manufacturing and process engineering principles
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Documentation and organizational skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Technical learning ability
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Hands-on manufacturing experience with advanced battery technology
• Mentorship from experienced engineering team
• $20/hour compensation
• Exposure to equipment ramp-up and process optimization
• Training and knowledge-sharing opportunities
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity