Engineering Project Coordinator Intern

Sanmina; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation's Viking Enterprise Solutions unit is seeking an Engineering Project Coordinator Intern in Colorado Springs. You will gain hands-on experience in program management, supporting operations and customer interface execution while collaborating with senior program managers on enterprise-class product development programs.

Responsibilities include tracking dependencies, updating project schedules, communicating status to stakeholders, and supporting Phase Gate activities within

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of project management principles; internship or project leadership experience in academic settings is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; high curiosity and a strong desire to learn and grow as a project management professional.]
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Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking dependencies and updating project schedules.
• Help identify project risks and mitigation strategies under mentor guidance.
• Communicate status updates regarding Engineering deliverables and program progress to stakeholders.
• Track committed versus actual completion dates for program milestones and maintain centralized project tracking documentation.
• Shadow team leaders during customer interactions and cross-functional coordination between manufacturing and development teams.
• Support the execution and delivery of smaller program components under direct supervision.

Skills

Project management basics

MS Office suite

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree (2nd–4th year) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it\'s autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don\'t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary Viking Enterprise Solutions (VES) has a rich history of leadership in providing storage and storage server platforms to hyperscale and enterprise data centers worldwide. The division leads the market with ultra-high capacity and high-performance systems. Now VES provides advanced software solutions supporting ML/AI applications for generative and inferential AI in the data center and at the Edge. Software is at the heart of what makes VES a solutions provider. Cloud native systems are designed and built to simplify the use of tools and hardware so users get the job done quickly and efficiently. VES also designs and builds NVMe flash based server appliances, JBOD storage systems and related products for a variety of data center and storage applications. Viking Enterprise Solutions products are tailored for integration into OEM, System Integrator and data center products. Viking Enterprise Solutions is proud to be part of the Sanmina family. Sanmina is recognized as a technology leader, providing end-to-end design, manufacturing and logistics solutions, maintaining a global footprint of design and manufacturing operations in 23 countries on six continents.

What You\'ll Do

The Engineering Project Coordinator Intern will gain hands-on experience in program management, supporting operations and customer interface execution. Working closely with senior program managers, this intern will assist in the success of Viking Enterprise Solutions development programs for enterprise-class products while building real-world management skills. Assist in tracking dependencies, updating project schedules, and learning to identify project risks and mitigation strategies under mentor guidance. Help gather, document, and communicate status updates regarding Engineering deliverables and overall program progress to stakeholders. Assist in tracking team progress toward Phase Gate criteria within our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process. Track committed versus actual completion dates for program milestones and maintain centralized project tracking documentation. Shadow team leaders during customer interactions and cross-functional coordination between manufacturing and development teams. Support the execution and delivery of smaller program components under direct supervision.

What You\'ll Bring

Currently pursuing a Bachelor\'s degree (must be in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Basic understanding of project management principles; previous internship or project leadership experience in academic settings is a plus. Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Strong verbal and written communication skills. High curiosity, positive attitude, and a strong desire to learn and grow as a project management professional.

Pay

Pay: \$26 - \$30 per hour (depending on college year)

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a \"U.S. Person\", defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.


• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.