Electrical Engineering Intern

Reports to:         Electrical Engineering Manager

Industry:           Factory Automation and Industrial Controls

FLSA Designation:   Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Assist Electrical Engineer(s) in project tasks related to electrical and automation design. The internship also provides opportunities for exposure to software written for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and data collection systems. Work schedule is flexible with anticipated weekly time commitment being approximately 30-40 hours. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.      Assists engineers in electrical/electronic design of power and control systems.

2.     Participates in instrumentation evaluation and selection.

3.     Assists engineers in creating or updating engineering documentation.

4.     May assist in coordinating project correspondence with customers and vendors.

5.     Hands on experience testing electrical panels and assemblies.

6.     Observes, learns, and participates in application of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and data collection systems.

7.      Participates in continual Quality improvement of department work activities.

8.      Complies with company safety regulations.

9.      Assists supervisor and/or other department engineers with project work as needed.

B. Corporate:

 1. Teamwork:

·      Ability to integrate individual efforts with activities of others.

·      Gives and receives help when necessary.

• Collaborates effectively with other people, inside and outside the company, to achieve common goals.

·      Exhibits a positive attitude in both individual and teamwork.

2.   Work Ethic:

• Focuses effort on company work during company time.
• Meets deadlines
• Honest and responsible use of company time and resources.

Supervisory Responsibilities

·      Limited to none.

Scope/Complexity

·     Uses established policies and procedures to complete work assignments.

·     Work is somewhat routine with detailed instructions.

·     Work is performed under close supervision.

·     May be assigned an element of a project or well-defined tasks.

·     Tasks can require hands on work of equipment and assemblies requiring hand tools and test instruments.

Job Requirements:

Education

·     Student in electrical engineering, electronics, or computer control systems disciplines.

Experience

·   Engineering student.

Knowledge

·    Knowledge and/or interest in process controls and computer programming.

·    Systematic approach to problem solving and troubleshooting.

·    Familiarity with personal PC’s and Microsoft operating systems.

·    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel.

Skills and Abilities

·    Ability to read, comprehend and follow complicated instructions.

·    Effective verbal and written business communications.

·    Electrical and mechanical aptitude.

·    Good judgement to maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.

Travel

Not required for this position.

Equipment to Be Used:

Digital Multi-meter                                                        Various electronic testing tools

Hand Tools                                                                       Personal Computer

Programmable Logic Controllers                              PE

Mental, Physical, and Sensory Demands:

Mental Effort

·   Normal periods of concentration required to complete assignments within established deadlines.

·   Ability to combine, evaluate, and reason with information and data to make decisions and solve problems.

·   Ability to adapt to change.

·   Ability to work effectively with others.

Physical Requirements

· May sit at desk for extended periods of time.

·   Repetitive hand motions associated with drawing and keyboarding.

·   Extensive exposure to computer monitor.

·   May also encounter extensive standing, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, crawling, bending, reaching/stretching, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Sensory Abilities

·   Routinely sees, speaks, hears, and listens.

Work Environment

Work may be performed in a standard office setting or customer manufacturing site. Air quality and noise levels in the office setting are within normal limits. Air quality and noise may occasionally be above normal limits at customer manufacturing sites. Eye, hearing, and safety protection is required at manufacturing sites. Exposure to excessive noise, dust, humidity, and fumes may occur during equipment testing at customer sites. May be required to work more hours than normally expected during a regular work week depending on workload and deadline requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

Job duties and requirements may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of education, experience, and skills required to perform the essential functions of this job. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Nol-Tec Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.