Engineering Intern (Finance)
Summary of Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision and mentorship of members of the Engineering Staff, the Engineering Intern undertakes a variety of on-going activities and assigned projects at varying levels of professional complexity requiring knowledge within an area of specialty and/or engineering college major. The Engineering Intern works as a member of the Engineering team in support of contracted tasks including design, modeling, analysis, fabrication, and test activities. The Engineering Intern will interact directly with multidiscipline professionals in the planning and implementation of assigned projects. The Engineering Internship is a developmental position and is restricted to 3rd or 4th year college students whose major and personal interests are aligned with the role of the engineering organization and hiring department. It is a goal of the internship program to expose the student to the technical business environment to better prepare the student to make informed continued education and career decisions.
Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successful
- Participate in technical projects and programs designed to develop personal and professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the Engineering Department.
- Perform various duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department based on area of specialty. Examples of typical assignments include:
- System and subsystem analysis and requirements specification.
- System and subsystem modeling and performance analysis.
- Design of electrical, mechanical, and/or optical components to engineering specifications
- Fabrication and debug of prototype electrical, mechanical, and/or optical hardware.
- Test and measurement using standard test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, temperature probes, vibration probes, ...
- Component investigations with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Organization and correlation of test data in electronic format utilizing spreadsheets, word processing and database software.
- Creation of technical documentation.
- Software programming.
- Interact directly with colleagues and other internal or external resources in the planning of assignments and completion of projects.
- Conduct research and prepare reports based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
- Along with other interns in the Company, participate in a presentation for the Executive Staff designed to summarize the internship experience and describe at least one completed project.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & License or Certification
Education, Experience & License or Certification
- High School diploma and currently enrollment in an accredited technical Bachelor's degree program. Satisfactory completion of at least 2-3 years of college in an engineering major. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Must be able to approach technical problems in a logical and scientific manner. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, and be able to work for short to moderate periods of time without direct supervision. Computer skills, familiarity with basic shop tools and/or machine equipment, and an aptitude and understanding of basic electrical, mechanical, optical, or software engineering principles. Requires technical writing and documentation skills.
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
