Metrology Engineer Intern – Hickory, NC Summer 2026

Description

Metrology Engineer Intern – Hickory, NC

Summer 2026

About US Conec Ltd

At US Conec, we design and manufacture precision fiber-optic interconnects that power the world’s fastest data centers, telecom networks, and supercomputers. In other words? We’re the backbone powering AI.

Role Overview

If you are a recent grad who loves hands-on work and problem solving, this is your chance to shine. As a Metrology Engineer Intern, you’ll team up with our metrology squad to test gear, design fixtures in CAD, and streamline production processes.

What You’Ll Do

• • Dive into lab testing of new metrology equipment and procedures.
• • Model custom fixtures and tools in CAD.
• • Spot and eliminate extra steps on the production floor.
• • Write simple programs for user-friendly production interfaces.
• • Brainstorm and contribute to confidential, high-impact projects.

Sample Projects

• • Turn rough notes into polished, certified work instructions.
• • Automate repetitive measurement routines to free up operator time.
• • Design fixture tweaks that boost accuracy and speed.

Requirements

 Preferred Majors and Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology, or a focus in Precision Engineering.  • Familiar with metrology fundamentals—either in class or through side projects.  • Comfortable in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).  • Basic stats and data-analysis chops.  • Some Python or MATLAB know-how.  • Excited by details, challenges, and working with a team.

This internship is a chance to sharpen your technical skills while contributing directly to the accuracy and efficiency of our production processes.