What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern or Co-Op Student position at SoundOff Signal?
Description
SoundOff Signal, a growing ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) firm located near Grand Rapids MI, is looking for Engineering Interns across all Engineering departments.
Product Engineering:
- Complete the design, prototype, tooling, validation and manufacture of a simple LED lighting product (under supervision and mentoring of a senior engineer)
- Coordinate, perform and document in-house testing in support of new product development, competitive benchmarking and in-process product changes as requested
- Photometrics
- Electronic
- Mechanical
- Assist product development with construction of prototype units as requested
- Build prototype circuit boards
- Fabricate/assemble mechanical components
- Assist in the development of electrical component test/validation fixtures as requested
Quality Assurance:
- Assist with incoming inspection as requested
- Assist with running diagnostic tests as requested
- Assist with root cause analysis or electromechanical assemblies/components as requested
Technical Service:
- Board level repair of Strobe Power Supplies as requested
- Board level repair of LED products as requested
- Repair of miscellaneous lighting products as requested
- Additional miscellaneous tasks that may be assigned
- Demonstrates SoundOff Signal’s Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
Preferred Skills/Education:
- Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment involving prototype fabrication, validation and/or design support
- Previous experience in CAD design, preferably in a 3D package
- Proficiency in the basic Microsoft software packages including Word, Excel and Project
- Formal technical training in mechanical engineering/electrical engineering including areas such as
- High voltage switching power supplies
- Voltage regulator systems
- Use of an oscilloscope
- Use of multi-meters
- Board level trouble shooting
- Microchip PIC microprocessors
- Surface mount board repair
- Automotive electronics
- Serial communication
- Microsoft Visual Basic 4 or higher
- Read and interpret electronic schematics
- Device testing and data logging
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- General mechanical aptitude in a shop environment a plus (hand tools, light duty power tools, calipers…)
To Apply: Please apply on our company website https://soundoffsignal.com/about-us/careers/
SOUNDOFF SIGNAL offers a positive work environment, a competitive compensation package with a significant base salary, annual bonus opportunity, health, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance; vacation/holiday/community service time; on-site gym; retirement plan with generous match, and more.
