Engineering Intern

• Incorporate academic knowledge into hands-on work and willingness to learn new skills
• Communicate effectively and use logical judgments when dealing with changes and meeting program deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have a basic understanding of work to be performed
• Interns will work 15 – 25 hours per week; summer interns will about 40 hours
• Must be willing to accept direction from, and interact professionally with supervisor and co-workers
• Must work with integrity and follow assigned tasks through to completion
• Assist with department administrative duties as necessary to learn about the work being performed, and to contribute to completion of department workload
• Familiarization with engineering specific software such as CAD desired for some positions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training (both required and desired):

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Current enrollment or recent graduate of an engineering program; Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science major preferred

Experience:

• 0+ years of professional experience in the required task area

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time