Intern - Component Engineering Team

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical projects and programs designed to develop both personal and professional skills aligned with the needs of the Engineering Department.
• Support day to day engineering operations through tasks related to your specific area of study.
• Typical assignments may include:
• System and subsystem analysis and requirements specification
• Component Lifecycle Management
• Collecting component data, performing initial analysis, and preparing engineering summaries, enabling senior engineers to focus on higher-complexity decisions.
• Aid in part library maintenance, attribute updates, and cross-referencing, improving data accuracy.
• Conducting component research and investigations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Contribute to automating routine tasks, organizing documentation, and improving internal workflows that increase group efficiency.
• Creating technical documentation.
• Supporting software development or scripting tasks.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other internal or external partners in planning assignments and completing project deliverables.
• Conduct research and prepare written reports that include findings, recommendations, and alternative solutions as appropriate.
• Participate, along with other interns, in delivering a final presentation to Executive Staff summarizing the internship experience and highlighting at least one completed project.

Requirements

• High school diploma and current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in a technical discipline.
• Completion of at least 2–3 years of coursework toward an Electrical Engineering degree preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply logical and scientific methods to technical problem solving.
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities and work for short to moderate periods without direct supervision.
• Basic computer proficiency; familiarity with standard shop tools, lab equipment, or machine tools is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of electrical, mechanical, optical, and/or software engineering principles.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.

Education

High school diploma and current enrollment in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in a technical discipline.

Travel/Physical Requirements

Travel not required.