SkyWater Technology is seeking two highly motivated summer interns to support a critical operational excellence initiative within our manufacturing organization. These interns will work directly with manufacturing leaders and the use of Artificial Intelligenceย (AI) to modernize and improve over 200 existing Operation Instructions (OIs) used on the production floor.
The focus of this role is straightforward: take complex, text-heavy manufacturing specifications and make them clearer, more visual, and easier to train againstโwithout sacrificing technical rigor. This work will directly impact training efficiency, operator effectiveness, and manufacturing flexibility.
This is not a theoretical exercise. The output will be used daily by production teams in a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesReview and analyze existing manufacturing Operation Instructions and specifications
Partner with manufacturing engineers, supervisors, and operators to understand process intent and critical requirements
Simplify and restructure documentation to improve clarity, consistency, and usability
Convert written instructions into:
Leverage approved AI tools to accelerate content restructuring and visualization (with human validation)
Ensure all updated documentation aligns with manufacturing standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations
Track progress across a large document set and meet defined project milestones
Deliver standardized, production-ready documentation at the conclusion of the internship
Required QualificationsCompletion of Junior year+ of bachelorโsย degree in:
Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
Operations Management
Technical Communication
Data/Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline
Strong ability to read, interpret, and simplify technical content
High attention to detail and respect for process discipline
Comfortable working in a structured manufacturing environment
Strong written communication skills
Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines
Preferred QualificationsExperience with:
Manufacturing environments, labs, or production facilities
Process mapping or flowchart creation
Technical documentation or SOP development
Familiarity with AI tools for document analysis or content generation
Experience with visual tools (Visio, Lucidchart, PowerPoint, Miro, etc.)
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure
What This Internship DeliversHands-on experience improving real manufacturing systemsโnot academic exercises
Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing operations
Direct contribution to reducing training time and operational errors
Experience balancing modern AI tools with traditional manufacturing discipline
A tangible body of work that will remain in use after the internship ends
What Success Looks LikeBy the end of the summer, interns will have:
Updated a significant portion of SkyWaterโs Operation Instructions
Created standardized visual aids and flowcharts used on the production floor
Improved the clarity and consistency of training materials
Left the manufacturing team better equipped to train, cross-train, and execute efficiently