Electrical Manufacturing Engineer Intern (12 months)

Job Title:

Electrical Manufacturing Engineer Intern (12 months) - Startin Summer 2027

Project Title: Test System Automation

About SLB:

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on https://www.slb.com/who-we-are

Location:

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Stonehouse Technology Centre (SHTC) is the SLB drilling Centre of Excellence. It supports SLB through innovative engineering and quality-driven manufacturing, with portfolio emphasis on rotary steerable systems, Measurement While Drilling tools, Specialized Measurement tools and Rechargeable Batteries for Downhole use, and power source products.

Over 300 employees work in SHTC's modern, fit-for-purpose building in scenic Gloucestershire. The facility was constructed to handle future demand for PowerDrive tools with an efficient workflow that ensures assembled tools are extensively and rigorously tested before delivery. On site, tools can be monitored using state of-the-art hardware and connectivity that link SHTC to all field locations.

SHTC continues Research & Development investment for new technologies, extending operational limits so that clients can reach hotter, deeper reserves.

Description & Scope:

You will be responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient, and reliable product delivery. This hands on position leads proactive troubleshooting of issues that occur during electrical assembly and electrical testing, while continuously improving end to end manufacturing processes through the application of Industry 4.0 principles and Lean methodologies. 

As the owner of their assigned manufacturing processes, the successful candidate will maintain and elevate operational standards by training shop floor personnel, implementing and monitoring critical performance metrics, and providing close day to day production support. They are accountable for resolving complex electronic manufacturing problems and play an active role in addressing electrical safety concerns, quality issues, and production yield challenges. 

This role is also deeply involved in new product introduction, collaborating with New Product Development Engineering teams from early concept through successful commercialisation. Responsibilities include reviewing new electrical designs and components, developing manufacturing technology roadmaps, providing Design for Manufacturing feedback, and leading the creation of Process FMECAs to ensure robust, safe, and scalable production.​

Deliverables:

• An automated test system for a downhole measurement-while-drilling tool
• Manufacturing of electronics designed for extreme conditions, requires thorough functional testing to eliminate any risk of failure for our customers.
• The candidate will need to learn the currently implemented test systems, which are more manual or semi-automated, and develop fully automated tests as replacements.
• During this internship, the intern will be guided by both manufacturing engineers and electrical design engineers.

Qualifications:

• Studying a ​​Bachelors or Masters​ in ​Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Software or Firmware engineering, Mechatronics​  or a related discipline
• Ideally the candidate will have experience in some or all of the following: Labview NI, Matlab, Python, manual test equipment (oscilloscopes etc) system level thinking.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.

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