Varex Imaging

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

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Salt Lake City, UT, USA

In-Office

Internship

Healthtech

The Role

Manufacturing Engineering Intern supporting development of a CT gantry life-test system for liquid-metal-bearing X-ray products. Responsibilities include designing SolidWorks fixtures, programming Python and/or LabVIEW automation controls, creating operator interfaces and process instructions, assembling fixtures, testing and validating systems, analyzing data, and presenting designs to cross-functional teams. The intern will collaborate with R&D engineers and report progress weekly.

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Summary

Job Description

Varex has a new product line manufacturing x-ray products using liquid metal bearings (LMB’s). The new product manufacturing line is nearing readiness for production standup. A critical engineering deliverable for all new products is life testing to validate expected field life of our products. For products being developed for this new LMB product line Varex needs to develop a CT gantry life test system to fulfill this engineering deliverable. We have obtained a basic CT gantry platform to use for this development and are now needing to create a harmonized programing control interface that includes control for the gantry rotation and the HV generator that controls the LMB X-ray tube. This position will therefore require controls and automation experience and interest for the selected candidate.

What you will do

You will work closely with a R&D Engineering team mentor and collaborate with the LMB R&D team in general.

Learn X-Ray safety procedures
Design fixtures using Solidworks as needed to balance the rotating assembly of the CT gantry system
Program and develop a software controls interface (language and environment for programming must be Python and/or Labview)
Present designs and programming to cross-functional teams for design review and feedback
Support ordering and assembly of designed fixtures (if needed)
Create operator interface and process instructions
Test & validate fixtures and controls processes
Report on progress to Engineering Manager weekly

Skills

Demonstrated use of scientific method – this is key!
Experience in labview and/or python for automation controls
Experience running test plans, taking good data, and analyzing the data.
Some statistics experience for refining experimental data (beneficial but not required).
Experience with Solidworks

Ability to write reports / Word / Excel / Powerpoint
Willingness to design, build and test your creation

Specific/advanced skills that would set them apart in the selection process

Previous design and build experience
Previous automation/programming experience
Demonstrated design for manufacturing experience
6-sigma certifications
Technical writing experience in publications or technical manuals
Structural FEA analysis experience in ANSYS Mechanical

Education:

- Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering student with 3 years of studies completed

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

Holiday Pay
Paid Sick Leave
401K match
Friendly Work Environment
On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, and Gym
Free Coffee and Soda
Career Advancement Opportunities
EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Skills Required

Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering student with three years of studies completed
Demonstrated use of the scientific method
Experience with LabVIEW and/or Python for automation controls
Experience running test plans, collecting data, and analyzing data
Experience with SolidWorks
Ability to write reports and use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Willingness to design, build, and test creations
Statistics experience for refining experimental data
Previous design and build experience
Previous automation or programming experience
Design for manufacturing experience
Six Sigma certification
Technical writing experience in publications or technical manuals
Structural FEA analysis experience in ANSYS Mechanical

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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision widely offered. Additional listings note supportive options like mental health resources and HSA/FSA in some locations.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) match up to 4% with immediate vesting is highlighted in company materials. Retirement benefits are positioned as a core element of the total rewards package.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. PTO was increased and is characterized on location pages as generous. Company-facing materials explicitly reference the expanded PTO for U.S. employees.