Process Engineer Intern
*Company Overview*
Abstrax is a flavor and fragrance manufacturer. We are a family of scientists, farmers, and pioneers working toward the development of a modern, global industry. Our core value of Innovative Creativity is why Abstrax Tech, Inc. is a leading innovator of the sensorial experiences that shape the cannabis industry. We specialize in ingredient, processing, and formulation science, focusing on terpene research and its applications in flavor profiles, fragrance, and the discovery of new valuable molecules. Abstrax collaborates with established manufacturers to help advance the industry, working closely with some of the largest and fastest-growing brands to develop custom formulations for products like vape pens, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, alcohol, and more.
*Job Summary*
*3 Month assignment with opportunity to be hired full time pending performance evaluation. *
*Location: Onsite in Long Beach, CA with travel to the HQ office in Irvine, CA every other week.*
The Process Engineer Intern role will support the Engineering team in gathering and summarizing manufacturing process parameter data. This role will be based in Long Beach and require occasional travel to Irvine. The intern will work directly with the Lead Engineer and the Long Beach Production facility personnel.
The primary function will be data entry, implementation of data collection documents / spreadsheets, summarizing, presenting the data to the Engineering team along with recommending improvements.
*Responsibilities*
*Include but are not limited to:*
- Collect, clean, validate, and organize data from multiple sources to find improvement opportunities.
- Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations.
- Support ad hoc analyses and recurring performance reporting.
- Collaborate with team members to improve data quality and reporting processes.
- Follow applicable data governance, privacy, and security requirements.
*What You Will Bring*
- Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, data analytics, statistics, mathematics, economics, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of data analysis and statistical concepts.
- Experience with spreadsheets and at least one data-analysis tool or language, such as SQL, Python, or Tableau.
- Ability to communicate findings accurately and concisely.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
*Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's Degree in related field completed or in progress
- Sucessfully complete a background check
- Ability to be employed in the U.S.
- There is no visa sponsorship available for this internship.
*Preferred Qualifications*
- Coursework or project experience involving real-world datasets.
- Experience with data visualization, dashboard development, or database querying.
- Familiarity with data cleaning, version control, or cloud data platforms.
- Interest in manufacturing, chemistry, and botanicals.
*Learning Opportunities*
- Apply analytical methods to practical business questions.
- Build experience with the team’s data tools, systems, and workflows.
- Develop professional communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Receive mentorship, feedback, and exposure to cross-functional work
*Success Measures*
- Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of assigned analyses.
- Clarity and usefulness of reports and visualizations.
- Quality of documentation and adherence to data standards.
- Responsiveness to feedback and growth over the internship.
- Effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders
_At Abstrax Tech, Inc., we credit our success to the strength and dedication of our teams. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about making an impact in a fast-growing industry and want to be part of a team that leads with care and quality, we’d love to hear from you!_
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Long Beach, CA 90813 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person