Electrical Sourcing Engineer Intern Engineering - Smiths Detection - Edgewood

Smiths Group plc; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Excellent training and career growth opportunities

Job summary

Smiths Group plc. is looking for an Electrical Sourcing Intern in Edgewood, Maryland. This internship offers hands-on experience in supplier sourcing, cost analysis, and supply chain coordination for electrical components. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Candidates will gain insights through collaboration with engineering and sourcing teams, making it an excellent learning opportunity with flexibility to thrive in an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in supplier sourcing and cost analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating suppliers for electrical components.
• Support RFQ preparation, analysis, and cost comparison.
• Conduct technical and commercial benchmarking of electrical parts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on specifications.
• Participate in supplier audits and performance evaluations.
• Assist in cost reduction initiatives.
• Track supplier lead times and quality metrics.
• Support new product introduction projects.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Cost analysis

Technical evaluation

Supply chain coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state‑of‑the‑art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Electrical Sourcing Intern to support our Electrical Category team. This internship provides hands‑on experience in supplier sourcing, cost analysis, technical evaluation, and supply chain coordination for electrical components and systems. The intern will work closely with engineering, sourcing, supply chain, quality, and suppliers to ensure cost‑effective and technically compliant sourcing solutions. This will be an excellent learning opportunity to develop business and technical skills.

• Practical exposure to strategic sourcing in the electrical domain.
• Understanding of supplier selection and evaluation processes.
• Experience in cost analysis and supply chain coordination.
• Cross‑functional collaboration experience in an engineering‑driven environment.
• Project management / Net Savings initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating suppliers for electrical components (e.g., connectors, wiring harnesses, PCBs, circuit breakers, transformers, sensors).
• Support RFQ (Request for Quotation) preparation, analysis, and cost comparison.
• Conduct technical and commercial benchmarking of electrical parts and suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review drawings, specifications, and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Participate in supplier audits, capability assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Assist in cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE – Value Analysis/Value Engineering).
• Track supplier lead times, quality metrics, and delivery performance.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) projects from sourcing perspective.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Experience: 0 years.

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing.

You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world‑leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please [e-mail].

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The compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 - $35.00/hr and will vary depending on factors including level of school completed and type of position requirements for skills, whether technical or non‑technical. We are committed to ensuring our interns are fairly compensated for their valuable contributions.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)