Electrical Engineering Internship/ Co-Op

SoundOff Signal; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SoundOff Signal is seeking a student engineer to assist in building and testing PCB prototypes, both SMT and through-hole, and to troubleshoot prototypes to meet product specs.

You will read electrical schematics, use multimeters and oscilloscopes, and work with Project Engineers to resolve issues. Soldering and PCB design software like Eagle and Altium are involved.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering college program.
• Experience with electronic assemblies and troubleshooting is a plus.
• Able to read and understand an electrical schematic.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing electronic assemblies, including SMT circuitry.
• Proficient using Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.
• Soldering skills.
• Proficiency of basic Microsoft Office packages (Word/Excel).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with people.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Automotive electrical wiring background beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate SoundOff Signal's Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Build and test PCB prototypes of Surface Mount and Through Hole Technology.
• PCB assembly validation testing to product specs.
• Troubleshoot and test prototypes.
• Work with Project Engineer to resolve issues
• Able to use PCB design software: Eagle, Altium Designer.
• Assist with creation/maintenance of initial product Bills of Materials.
• Assist with product validation testing where needed.

Skills

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting electronics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Soldering

Follow work instructions

Multi-tasking

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering program

Tools

Eagle

Altium Designer

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Description

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrate SoundOff Signal's Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.

Build and test PCB prototypes of Surface Mount and Though Hole Technology:

PCB assembly validation testing to product specs.

Troubleshoot and test prototypes.

Work with Project Engineer to resolve issues

Able to use PCB design software

CadSoft's Eagle

Altium Designer

Assist with creation/maintenance of initial product Bills of Materials.

Assist with product validation testing where needed..

Able to read and follow SoundOff Signal Work Instructions.

Able to perform job consistently and without excessive absenteeism or tardiness.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering college program.

Previous experience with Electronic assemblies and troubleshooting a plus.

Able to read and understand an electrical schematic.

Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing electronic assemblies, including SMT circuitry.

Proficient using Multi-meters and Oscilloscopes

Soldering skills.

Proficiency of the basic Microsoft software packages including Word and Excel.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work with people.

Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Automotive Electronic wiring background beneficial.

General mechanical aptitude in a shop environment (hand tools, light duty power tools, calipers, etc.) beneficial.

Physical Requirements

Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate, and/or reach throughout an entire shift.

Must be able to handle and work with small parts.

Working Conditions

Mostly office and electronics lab environment, occasional light manufacturing environment

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting

Some level of domestic and/or international travel may be required

Mostly normal business hours with occasional need to flex hours