Electrical Engineering Co-Op- Penn State Harrisburg

Samtec; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA is offering an Electrical Engineering Co-Op focused on Signal Integrity. You will rotate through engineering teams, assist with lab testing, data collection, and project implementation under senior engineers.

The role develops hands-on skills in SI fundamentals, VNA/TDR testing, MATLAB/Excel, and interface with customers and internal designers. Ideal for students pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (sophomore/junior) with a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Sophomore/Junior).
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Willing to learn new methods and technologies.
• Local to Harrisburg area with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Signal Integrity Lab, run tests, take measurements, calibrate equipment.
• Assist with project implementation of new processes and tools.
• Prepare documentation/reports for customers and internal designers.
• Maintain project progress records and track multiple tasks.

Skills

Signal Integrity

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Sophomore/Junior)

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

VNA/TDR

Job description

Electrical Engineering Co-Op- Penn State Harrisburg

EngineeringMechanicsburg,Pennsylvania

Description

Job title: Signal Integrity (SI) Engineering Co-Op

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

1. The co-op will work with various managers and areas within our engineering department to gain exposure to the different aspects of engineering. The position will be responsible for completing assigned projects, building trust within team members, maintaining customer focus, as well as initiating and following up on actions taken. (Part of the rotational program within SIG)

2. Assists in the Signal Integrity Lab, running test, taking measurements, calibrating machines.

3. Assists with Project implementation of new Processes, Tools, Characterizations.

4. Documentations or reports for customers/ internal Samtec designers.

5. Good verbal/written communication skills, in English with internal designers and customers.

6. Strong Project Management skills and problem-solving ability to keep track of multiple projects at a time and logging corresponding progress and findings.

7. Defining and solving problems with systematic approach.

8. Prioritizing jobs and Multitasking skills.

The student will be exposed to and expected to learn the basics in the many different technologies used at Samtec. These may include but are not limited to the following:

• Signal Integrity Fundamentals, (Deep learning wide range of topics)
• Frequency and Time domain testing
• Proper Equipment use (VNA,TDR)
• Post Processing Tools (MATLAB,EXCEL,Internal Tools)
• FEM & 3D Field solvers (ANSYS Electromagnetic Suite, ADS)
• Application Engineering, Customer Engagement.

Strongly Preferred:

• Local to Harrisburg Area, have reliable transportation to come from back to office (in person job)
• Some previous work experience be able to handle in a professional office setting
• Willing to learn new methods and technologies.

“The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to work with and take direction from senior engineers, be creative, passionate, and resourceful while taking initiative to explore new solutions to the issues they are presented with.”

Preferred Education:

• 1. Student Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Sophomore/ Junior)

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