Industrial Engineering Intern
Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas

Job Info

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Are you an Industrial Engineering student looking for a great chance to learn and develop professionally while making a difference in the lives of others? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas is once again offering an amazing summer internship opportunity!

Industrial Engineering Interns at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas enjoy working on meaningful projects while partnering with and learning from the engineers and leaders on our great team. Work will vary with the specific needs for the summer, but past interns have learned about process mapping, process improvement, documenting steps for robotic process automation, report design, and more! These are REAL projects that contribute to cost savings and better processes, benefiting both our employees and our members.

We are also committed to offering our interns a great experience that includes opportunities for networking, learning, and participating in our company culture. If this sounds like what you are looking for, please apply today!

*Note: Intern positions will be onsite or hybrid from our Topeka office in accordance with our Telecommuting policy. Are you interested but not from Topeka or the surrounding area? A new summer housing option may be available! Please apply and inquire about this if selected for an interview.

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
• Real World Experience: You will work hand in hand with our team in learning our business and applying your classroom learning.
• Networking Opportunities: Participate in our corporate intern program and network with other interns at BCBSKS to enhance your learning opportunity.
• Flexibility: Options to work onsite and hybrid available and accommodating to school schedule.

What you'll do

• Analyze processes/activities and develop recommendations for improvement in operational and functional areas.
• Quantify savings to the organization based on projects that utilize engineering solutions.
• Prepare documentation, process maps, and programming for robotic process automation.
• Establish and/or update work standards through observation and time studies of activities in processing units.
• Analyze activity observations/timings and calculate standard work times utilizing Workstudy+ software.
• Develop/maintain systems supported by Engineering Services.
• Prepare and/or design new reports and programs as needed.
• Regularly correspond with and answer questions from supervision and management concerning the systems maintained by Engineering Services.
• Present summer projects in a final presentation to leadership.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

What you need

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering curriculum with at least 1 year in the program.
• Require a minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Ability to work with and learn various computer applications and programs utilized by the area. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Minitab, Microsoft Access, Visio, and Tableau/Power BI is preferred.
• Communicate effectively with employees in all organizational levels.
• Have a proven record of low absenteeism.
• Need to be self-motivated and be able to carry out activities with a minimum of supervision.

Benefits & Perks

• Networking opportunities with other company interns, through our company intern program
• Participate in TopCity intern program
• Access to onsite Topeka workout facility, Club Blue
• Housing assistance available for onsite interns in Topeka
• Professional development opportunities through company training - 'Blue University'

Posting Close Date

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

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