Electrical Engineering Intern

Electrical Engineering Intern - Plymouth, MI

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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the box thinking to OEM’s and suppliers everywhere.

We are looking for a talented Electrical Engineering Intern that will be able to apply coursework concepts to real-world situations working alongside professional, experienced colleagues while also gaining valuable experience working for a Global Manufacturing and Engineering Company. You will become part of the Engineering Team and will interact in various Engineering functions with our Engineers, Technicians, and Support Staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Become familiar with department standards and design practices.
• Recreate and refine existing components and systems to updated standards.
• Assist with design of new components and features on standard products and custom equipment.
• Contribute to active production project designs.
• Use a Windows based computer system to access information, enter measurement data, store, and retrieve files from the network, etc.
• Assists with a variety of special projects as needed.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
  
  

Qualifications

• Officially enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical, Software or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• High School Diploma.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical skill and critical thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to identify new and unique ideas to make connections among previously unrelated notions; to participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Ability to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably.
• Ability to learn when facing new problems, analyzing successes and failures for improvement.
• Ability to deal with challenges to find solutions.
• Ability to practice active listening and to hear people out.
• Ability to practice active listening to learn new skills within the industry, company, product or technical knowledge.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak verbally and read in English
• Ability to walk.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.
  
  

Hazards

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
  
  

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.