Software Engineer Intern

New-Leader-Manufacturing; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Leader-Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to support product development and engineering projects through software development, testing, documentation, and prototyping. The intern will assist with Matlab-based simulations, sensor data processing, and contribute to field tests while learning from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a GPA of 2.7 or higher, with basic

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields.
• GPA of 2.7 or higher.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and solid modeling.
• Demonstration of organization, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create working Matlab-based spread pattern simulations.
• Develop a usable simulation program for other engineers.
• Simulate spreading application in the field.
• Research sensor technology to enhance spreading capabilities.
• Process and interpret complex sensor data with software.

Skills

organization

critical thinking

teamwork

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Software Engineer Intern

Temporary Full Time Non Exempt Indirect Cedar Rapids, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1283

The Software Engineer Intern provides support to Product Development or Engineering projects by assisting with software related development, testing, documentation, and prototyping. The Software Engineer Intern will support current or research projects.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS | 50%

Critical

• Create working spread pattern simulations in Matlab based on spread pattern data.
• Create a working program so other engineers can use the simulation program with other spread pattern test data.
• Simulate spreading application in a field.
• Research and identify sensor technology to enhance NLM's spreading capabilities.
• Use software to process and interpret complex sensor data.

Productivity / Job Knowledge

• Simulate spreading application in a field to determine precision.
• New product controls and software testing for NLM products.
• Operation of test equipment for NLM products.
• Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
• Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
• Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
• Follows through and meets commitments.
• Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety

• Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.

CORE VALUES | 50%

Act Like an Owner.

• Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
• If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
• Treats others with respect and kindness.
• Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself.

• Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
• Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives.

• Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
• Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.
• Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
• Is fearless.
• Readily admits mistakes.

Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• GPA of 2.7 or higher.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and solid modeling.
• Demonstration of the following skills: organization, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit and interface with computer systems while maintaining a high level of concentration. The employee is also regularly required to stand and walk while performing the duties of the job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands/fingers to handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. Employee may be exposed to shop environment while distributing documents to shop area. When on shop floor, employee will be required to wear safety glasses at all times, steel-toed footwear and ear protection when job demands presence in areas outside safety zones and gloves when handling material. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the plant shop environment is moderately loud.