2024 Summer Production Planning Co-Op - INFICON

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

We are looking for a Production Planning intern who is studying business or supply chain.  This position will work closely with the production planning team. The team is responsible for understanding material availability, capacity availability and providing clear direction to the production team.

Job Summary Overview:

• Work with cross-functional teams within Operations
• Train as a production planner to understand master data, production control, supply chain, manufacturing and basic planning methodology.
• Fulfill assignments within the role of a Production Planner; responsibilities may include:
  • Implement and drive the production schedule to ensure an optimization of production resources to meet market needs, customer delivery and lead time requirements
  • Alignment of supply and demand across production areas to ensure clear direction and visibility
  • Work with manufacturing to expedite operations where necessary to minimize impact on customers and establish recovery plan for customers if commitment date cannot be met
  • Monitor and communicate current capacity to provide lead-times for new opportunities, and to establish the standard lead time for products
  • Ensure data integrity of our SAP system

Job Requirements:

• Open to learning and being coached
• Must be able to take direction
• Must be a self-starter and comfortable initiating conversation with new people, being diplomatic and seeking information wherever it may reside
• Effective communicator with ability to work in a collaborative environment 

Education Required/Licenses/Certifications/Skills:

• Enrolled in a technical program or accredited college pursuing a degree or certification in business or supply chain
• Applicants who have graduated within 6 months from the start of the internship will also be considered
• Strong communication skills both written and oral

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $18.00 and $26.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

Explore abundant growth opportunities and enhance your skill set with INFICON's innovative mindset. Join our dynamic work atmosphere, which features competitive compensation, potential relocation support, and extra perks such as comprehensive medical coverage, sick time, and more!

Selected candidates must have reliable transportation, as our facility is not conveniently located near a bus route. 

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here and here to reaffirm this commitment. 

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.