Intern - Electrical Engineering

RENK America; Muskegon (MI); Vor Ort; USD 13.000 - 20.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

RENK America seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to assist staff engineers in design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems for military ground vehicles. You will contribute to schematic creation, CCAs, and wire harness development under close mentorship.

The role involves learning Altium, IPC standards, and performing thermal/electrical analyses, with opportunities to engage in testing across bench, dyno, and vehicle platforms.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (minimum 2 years).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets/Slides).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to move freely in a manufacturing environment.

Aufgaben

• Create components/schematics for Altium library from datasheets.
• Assist in electrical schematics and architecture drawings.
• Help design CCAs and wire harnesses.
• Support hybrid powerpack electrical architecture design.
• Assist with FPGA integration.
• Perform electrical and thermal analyses.
• Support requirements derivation and verification.
• Assist test plan generation.
• Support bench, dyno, and vehicle-level testing.
• Analyze data and participate in root cause analyses.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

FPGA basics

Engineering calculations (current/vol)

Multitask / project management

Ausbildung

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

IPC standards

Jobbeschreibung

About the Organization

RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan. RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

The Transmission Electrical Engineering Intern will be working on tasks in support of the staff electrical design engineers. The goal will be to give them a solid introduction to the roles and responsibilites of an electrical design engineer, and allow them to complete and report out on their own project during the course of their internship. The Transmission Electrical Engineering Intern will assist with design, integration, and test of electrical systems and devices such as transmission controllers, harnesses, and CCAs for military ground vehicles including tanks, self propelled artillery, and infanty fighting vehicles. Projects may include any stage of the product development cycle including research, design, modeling & analysis, prototyping, and testing (bench, dyno, or vehicle). The Transmission Electrical Engineering Intern will work under close supervision of a Mentor.

Essential Functions

• Create components/schematics for the Altium library by interpreting manufacturer’s data sheets
• Support the development of electrical schematics and architecture drawings
• Assist in designing and developing CCAs and wire harnesses
• Support hybrid powerpack electrical architecture design
• Assist with FPGA integration
• Perform minor electrical and thermal analyses
• Support requirements derivation and verification
• Assist with test plan generation
• Support test activities including bench, dynamometer, and vehicle level testing
• Perform data analysis
• Participate in root cause failure analysis investigations on electrical systems

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Completed at least 2 years in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Good written and verbal communication
• Must be able to move freely, with or without reasonable accommodation, throughout a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Addtional Skills

• Altium or other schematic software
• Familiar with IPC standards
• Ability to perform engineering calculations such as current capacity, voltage drop, thermal dissipation, capacitor sizing, etc.
• Ability to participate in technical discussions, complete assignments within budget and schedule, and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage and organize multiple project tasks to meet established deadlines

Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt EOE Statement

RENK America is proud to be an Aff… RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.