Component Engineering Intern

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. seeks a full-time Component Engineering Intern at our U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will assist Component Engineers and support component supply chain activities across multiple teams.

Responsibilities include research on environmental compliance, maintaining databases, and aiding in failure analysis and root-cause resolutions, with CAD exposure and collaboration across engineering, purchasing and QA.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or related field.
• Excellent academics with GPA 3.0+; strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of electronic component types; CAD familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Research and collect component environmental compliance information.
• Maintain various component databases.
• Assist with preparation of specification control drawings.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, QA and suppliers on component issues.
• Assist in component failure analysis and root-cause identification.
• Support evaluations and qualification of components.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

PCB/component knowledge

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Component Engineering Intern at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting Component Engineers or component supply chain activities.

Essential Functions

• Research and collect component environmental compliance information which would include web searching and contacting suppliers and manufacturers
• Maintain various component databases
• Assist team members in compiling information for specification control drawings
• Assist team members in cooperation with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and suppliers on all component issues
• Assist team members in component failure analysis and problem resolution
• Work with suppliers to resolve component problems to identify "root cause" and permanent solutions
• Perform component evaluations and qualifications
• Work with Component Engineers to identify and promote the use of preferred components

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software or other related field
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all electronic component types
• Demonstrates proficiency using IBM-PC systems and applications, including Microsoft Office applications

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Familiarity with all electronic component types
• AutoCAD or other Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience
• Knowledge of statistical methods, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), International Standards Organization (ISO) 9000, quality standards and best practices
• Some electronics troubleshooting and repair experience
• General knowledge of physics and chemistry
• Mature, self-confident communicator able to integrate with people both inside and outside the company

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits