Test Engineer Intern

Bosch USA; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth HydraForce, Inc. offers an engineering internship program designed to develop future resources for our teams. Interns gain hands-on exposure by supporting electrical, hydraulic, and control tasks while building knowledge through progressively complex assignments.

Selected students work within engineering groups, with potential for transition into entry-level roles after graduation. This program emphasizes real-world project experience and documentation in QA systems.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an engineering undergraduate program.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Coursework or interest in hydraulics and controls.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic circuits and tooling on test stands.
• Analyze and repair stand issues using troubleshooting guides.
• Review circuits and schematics to troubleshoot test setups and power units.

Skills

Engineering basics

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Engineering undergraduate program

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Company Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Job Description

The goal of HydraForce’s internship program is to develop future engineering resources for our organization while providing support to our Engineering groups. We structure the engineering internship to allow candidates the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill-sets unique to our industry. Project tasks reflect an increasing level of technical complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and success on prior assignments. Although there is no guarantee of employment, it is our goal to have our interns fully capable of stepping into an entry level engineering position upon graduation.

Supporting Job Elements

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic circuits and tooling used on test stands throughout plant
• Analyze and repair possible stand issues based troubleshooting guides if stands are out of startup control
• Review hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic circuits and schematics to troubleshoot test setups and power unit equipment.
• Calibrate testing equipment such as pressure transducers, flow meter displays, heat, and current sensors.
• Preform and assist in correlation studies and GR&R for qualifying stands for specific products.
• Update documentation in Q-Pulse. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Committed to an engineering college undergraduate program
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Fluid power knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of PLC programming
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and motivated
• Good technical/mechanical aptitude
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team environment

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

The US base hourly range for this position will be in between $20- $27 depending on the credits accumulated for the undergraduate students. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific hourly range during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.