Manufacturing Eng. Tech-SkillBridge Intern

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackle some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

The position is available for qualified SkillBridge Interns only.

Job Summary
This position entails providing support to the production floor by performing preventive maintenance and simple or routine repairs on equipment, fixtures, and systems (including mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and electrical). Responsibilities include evaluating and recommending equipment improvements to enhance availability, capability, and yield; performing equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance); and troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment problems.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Prepares new machines for operation by following established protocols and procedures, and performs regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency
• Conducts preventative and reliability maintenance checks on standard test systems and production equipment.
• Conduct assigned Predictive Maintenance (PdM) routes to identify and document defects in CMMS.
• Troubleshoot and repair of basic electrical power, signal, pneumatic, electromechanical, and mechanical issues.
• Performs diagnostics in identifying equipment/process related defects.
• Perform basic tool and equipment calibrations and verifications.
• Generate non-production work orders in the CMMS to address equipment, tooling, and standard test system defects, as well as to replace parts and consumables, ensuring all parts issued to work orders via CMMS.
• Work to deliver deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Complete assigned work orders in the CMMS, including the repair of existing cables and harnesses, minor assembly and installation tasks, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Track daily work through completion of work orders within CMMS.
• Assist in maintaining accurate calibration records.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• 2-year degree from an accredited university or vocational school in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of technical experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in Electrostatic Discharge Protection (ESD) practices, including set up and verification of Electrostatic Protection Areas.
• Should be familiar with reading and manipulating multiple data formats.
• Understanding of NFPA 70, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ANSI S20.20 and WHMA A-620.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics for diagnosis and repair.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office Suite and CMMS. Familiarity with Agile and Aegis is preferred
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• US Citizenship is required

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Less than 10% travel required.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com

Disclaimer:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Client-provided location(s): DeLand, FL

Job ID: Sparton-8a7887a89881bb340198e781bb8d79af

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-08-27T20:15:12