Electrical Engineering Intern

Great Plains Industries; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Industries is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to assist in hardware design for flow meters and pump products, including testing prototypes and performing circuit-level work. You will explore circuit board theory, read/write specs, and work with lab equipment to validate designs.

The role supports learning in flow measurement concepts, with opportunities to improve efficiency and add wireless interfaces.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing University or Trade School degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with leaders, teammates and manufacturing employees in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in MS office products
• Strong aptitude in the comprehension of technical processes
• Familiarity at reading and interpreting electronics schematics

Responsibilities

• Learn Circuit board theory (schematic, PCB layout, etc)
• Read and write circuit board specifications to communicate design intent to/from others.
• Test and root cause prototype designs in an engineering lab to meet product specs, including hands on experience with test equipment (voltmeter, current meter, oscilloscope, function generators).
• Work with flow measurement theory across a variety of flow technologies
• Opportunities exist to learn our pump products and make improvements; such as improving efficiency and adding wireless interfaces
• It is the responsibility of all GPI employees to:
• Comply with all Safety requirements of the position and the facility
• Follow the policies outlined in the Employee handbook and the posted Work Rules for GPI and behave in an ethical manner
• This Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the employee. The employee may be assigned other responsibilities as required of the position

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

MS Office

Technical reading

Electrical schematics

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering degree

University or Trade School

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Function generators

Logic Analyzer

Job description

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Electrical Engineering Intern

Intern Technical Great Plains Industries, Inc., Wichita, KS, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1698

Job Title: Electrical Engineer Intern Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager FLSA (Exempt / Non Exempt): Exempt

Job Summary: Engineering team seeks an intern who can help with engineering design work related to electronics of our flow meters and pump products. This work includes design and testing of concepts and prototypes to ultimately produce a manufacturable and saleable product. Research of new technologies will be performed to innovate new product designs.

• Learn Circuit board theory (schematic, PCB layout, etc)
• Read and write circuit board specifications to communicate design intent to/from others.
• Test and root cause prototype designs in an engineering lab to meet product specs, including hands on experience with test equipment (voltmeter, current meter, oscilloscope, function generators).
• Work with flow measurement theory across a variety of flow technologies
• Opportunities exist to learn our pump products and make improvements; such as improving efficiency and adding wireless interfaces
• It is the responsibility of all GPI employees to:
• Comply with all Safety requirements of the position and the facility
• Follow the policies outlined in the Employee handbook and the posted Work Rules for GPI and behave in an ethical manner
• This Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the employee. The employee may be assigned other responsibilities as required of the position

Job Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing University or Trade School degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with leaders, teammates and manufacturing employees in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in MS office products
• Strong aptitude in the comprehension of technical processes
• Familiarity at reading and interpreting electronics schematics

Preferred

• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience.
• Familiarity with standard electronics lab equipment: Power Supplies, DVM, O-scope, and Logic Analyzer.
• Entry level experience in firmware code development and debugging using In Circuit Emulators (ICE).

Job Requirements

Physical

• Physical: Ability to lift 25lbs minimum
• Must be able to wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses and other PPE equipment as required for work in Engineering Lab.
• Ability to safety reach, stretch, bend and lift parts and product from a standing position

Working Conditions: 1st shift in Engineering Lab and standard office