Job Description
Description
Key Responsibilities
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Franklin Electric Intern Program
Responsible for testing and verifying power electronics hardware for VFDs including power supplies, power factor correction (PFC) circuits, and 3-phase inverters. Additional areas of focus include evaluation of and root cause analysis work on returned product. Provides additional technical support as needed.
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete product testing as needed using industry standard test equipment.
- Assists in analyzing returned materials.
- Validate standard hardware designs.
- Participate in product development and innovation projects.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and Abilities
- Desire to do hands-on testing/troubleshooting of circuits
- Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools (e.g., pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, wrenches, etc.), power tools, and electrical test equipment (e.g., multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
- Ability to follow industry and company safety guidelines.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical problem-solving skills
- Experience with circuit design layout - preferred
- Electronics trouble shooting experience - preferred
- Familiarity with PCBA, CAD tools (Altium or another PCB design tool) - preferred
- Programming/Simulation (Matlab, LTspice, Simulink, LabVIEW) - preferred
Education and Experience
- Working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above.
- Freshman or Sophomore status in college.
Computer Skills
- Intermediate: Spice Simulation, MATLAB
- Basic: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Franklin Electric Intern Program
As a global company, Franklin Electric offers many opportunities to build your experience and knowledge. Our Intern positions offer responsibility, autonomy, and best-in-class training. The Franklin Electric Intern Program includes networking opportunities, lunch and learns, many opportunities for team building (like the competitive Intern Cornhole Tournament), and a presentation to Senior Leaders and Executives in the company.
Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide.
Come join our Intern Program where you will not only grow in your career - but you will know you are a part of a company that is making a difference worldwide.