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This Intern assignment will be responsible for supporting the research and development efforts of the Systems Development department. The role requires a highly motivated individual that will assist in the design of software and hardware in experimental settings. The intern will work under close supervision of a more experienced engineer or manager. Interns are assigned to business related projects.
Key Responsibilities
Support the engineering team in the following ways:
- Develop interfaces between hardware and software.
- Maintain inventory of items related to research and development efforts.
- Prepare specifications for purchase of components and equipment.
- Test electrical hardware, including circuit boards.
- Design, implement, and maintain electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
- Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems.
- Interface with engineers and scientists of varying disciplines during the design of new systems.
- Maintains knowledge of engineering discipline through familiarity with current literature
- Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP),
- Ensures compliance to all regulatory and safety requirements.
- Performs other duties as may be required by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Pursuing a Degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with MATLAB, python, C, C#
- Experience using multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory equipment.
- Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.
Work Environment & Conditions
This assignment will require:
- Working in both an office and a laboratory setting.
- Ability to wear appropriate PPE when entering the laboratory.
- Use of a computer for extended periods of time may be necessary.
