About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary: $21 -$34/hour. Compensation packages may be higher/lower than what is listed, & will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, education and class level.
The internship is for an individual who wants to broaden their skills and take on diverse responsibilities as part of a fast-growing advanced medical technology company that will impact millions of lives.
This position is a key part of the business and performs duties essential to the smooth and efficient running of operations.
The internship provides hands‑on exposure to Operational Excellence and Industrial Engineering concepts, including time studies, operational data collection, capacity analysis, and Lean tools. This role builds foundational skills critical for individuals looking to develop a career in operations, manufacturing excellence, and process improvement. The majority of training will be on‑the‑job (OTJ) through active participation in improvement initiatives and support of multiple business functions.
Typical duties include
- Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to support operational planning
and efficiency improvements
- Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data, applying Lean tools to
solve operational problems
- Assist in the development of process flows and layout improvements
to optimize efficiency and flow
- Assist in the creation of operational tools (templates, trackers, dashboards)
to improve data transparency
- Support documentation, change management, and sustainability of implemented
improvements
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering,
Quality, and Supply Chain
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support Operational
Excellence objectives
QUALIFICATIONS
- Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business,
Engineering, Analytics, or a related field
- Ability to work effectively and confidently in
a team‑based, cross‑functional environment
- Strong analytical/critical thinking and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- MS Office proficiency with emphasis on Excel
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of data collection and data analysis to support operational
decisions
- Interest in manufacturing operations or the medical device industry
- Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization and reporting
tools is a plus
- Strong adaptability, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills
Additional Information
- The primary work location for this position is Aliso Viejo, CA (company
headquarters) with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules
- Opportunity to contribute to real‑world improvement initiatives in a
regulated medical technology environment
- Exposure to multiple functional areas and a holistic view of business
operations
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and not require visa
sponsorship.
EEO
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Fair Chance Ordinance
If you are applying to perform work for Terumo Neuro in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Terumo Neuro reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Terumo Neuro will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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