Application Engineer Co-op (North Carolina State University)

About the role

This role involves translating customer specifications, drawings, and requirements into optimized technical solutions and scopes of work. It also includes developing layouts, single-line diagrams, and cost models to support competitive, value-engineered proposals, leading technical evaluations and vendor selections, and supporting the Application Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Developing layouts, single-line diagrams, and cost models to support competitive, value-engineered proposals, and supporting testing of new tools and implementation of AI into day-to-day tasks.
• Leading technical evaluations and vendor selections, including RFQs for third-party equipment.
• Focusing on fast-track, ROM, and budgetary offers to enable the team to focus more on firm, highly complex projects.
• Collaborating closely with PMO and cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth handover from bid to execution.

Requirements

• Current rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Candidates must be enrolled with the North Carolina State University co-op program and cannot graduate prior to September 2027.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis, with effective communication and time management skills.
• Foundational understanding of electrical drawings.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the Spring and Summer 2027 semesters.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.
• Familiarity with dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and flexibility to adapt to changing processes.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Excel and data analysis skills.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Foundational understanding of electrical drawings.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of process improvement concepts and flexibility to adapt to changing processes.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 per hour for first time Interns or $25.50 per hour for returning Interns. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
• Interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 per hour for first time Interns or $25.50 per hour for returning Interns. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Schedule

The role requires working full-time (40 hours per week) during the Spring and Summer 2027 semesters.

Location

Eligible candidates must be located within 50 miles of Wendell, NC, as this role does not provide housing or relocation support.

EEO Statement

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