NPI & Test Lab Intern

Wescon Controls, Llc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wescon Controls, Llc in Wichita, KS seeks a NPI & Test Lab Intern to assist with sampling, fixturing and testing for electronic components used in commercial and industrial applications.

The intern will analyze test system requirements, perform operational testing, and support production with initial sample runs while ensuring necessary tools and PPE are available. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality Control to improve processes and learn industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge of testing and data acquisition equipment
• Electronics background with understanding of circuits and applications
• Familiarity with operating systems

Responsibilities

• Analyze test system requirements
• Perform operational testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems
• Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks
• Assist in initial sample production runs and ensure tools and machines are available
• Perform light testing, pull tests, torque tests, variability studies
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality Control to develop Process Control Plans
• Recommend design modifications of electronics testing or systems based on environment, service, cost or capabilities
• Be dependable and professional in scheduled work

Skills

Test equipment operation

Data acquisition

Circuit understanding

Operating systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic or Industrial Engineering (in progress)

Job description

The NPI & Test Lab Intern will assist with sampling, fixturing and testing for mechanical and electrical components for commercial and industrial applications.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze test system requirements
• Perform operational testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
• Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
• Assist in initial sample production runs. Ensures appropriate tools & machines are available
• Preform light testing capabilities. Pull tests / Torque tests / Variability Studies. Engineering Standard requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality Control developing Process Control Plans.
• Recommend design modifications of electronics testing or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
• Dependable to work when scheduled and to conduct self in a professional manner

Required Education and Experience:

• Currently a Junior at an accredited University working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic or Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge of testing and data acquisition equipment.
• Electronics background with understanding of circuits and applications
• Operating System knowledge

Physical Demands/ Equipment Used to perform the job:

• Must be able to climb stairs and walk through manufacturing facilities with uneven floors, fluctuating temperatures and moving machinery
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in areas of production (i.e., Safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.)
• Test lab environment with cycle testing equipment. Requires lifting of product/supplies ranging from minimal to 50 pounds on occasional basis and may periodically require it throughout a production shift.
• Individuals will be required to be mobile, with bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and crouching.