Process Engineer Intern

Gotion Inc. is a company focused on innovating electric vehicle and energy storage technologies, currently building a manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL. The Process Engineer Intern will support the manufacturing engineering team in developing and optimizing production processes while gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and quality control systems.

What you'll do:

• Assist the manufacturing team in evaluating and defining process flows, equipment selection, and technical documentation for new or existing production lines
• Support engineering and technical activities during production trial runs, equipment installation, debugging, validation, and early-stage ramp-up
• Help compile, update, and review process documentation, including process flowcharts, work instructions, and process standards
• Participate in identifying and resolving on-site process issues on the production line, under the guidance of senior engineers
• Assist in tracking quality issues and maintaining documentation to help prevent recurrence
• Support evaluation and verification of new equipment, tools, and technologies for manufacturing processes
• Assist in planning and conducting process experiments, including data collection, basic analysis, and report preparation
• Participate in training activities and knowledge-sharing sessions for production line employees
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational guidelines

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in: Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrochemistry, Physical Materials, Or a related engineering discipline
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and process engineering principles
• Strong interest in process improvement, data analysis, and manufacturing operations
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data with attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Exposure to quality systems or manufacturing standards (e.g., IATF 16949, Control Plans, PFMEA, SPC)
• Familiarity with basic quality tools (e.g., 7 QC tools, 8D, or Six Sigma concepts)
• Coursework or basic knowledge related to lithium-ion batteries or cell manufacturing processes
• Internship or academic project experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or quality engineering