Engineering Intern Michigan Technological University

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking Engineering Interns at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan.

NOTE: This is a pipeline position for upcoming internship opportunites at MTU. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Part-time technical/technologist student intern position, averaging 15-20 hours per week during the school year, flexible to accommodate class schedules. Higher number of hours per week (to a maximum of 40) are possible during term and summer breaks

• Intern needed with majors or experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science.

• The intern will be needed for at least two semesters, but preference is for longer (sophomore or junior).

• Desire intern to be interested in electronics industry assembly; particularly printed circuit boards, electronic components, defense electronics, electronic manufacture, and advanced electronic materials.

• Intern needs to have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes, especially for electronic components, ideally based on some experience with electronics manufacture, assembly or repair of electronics hardware.

• Training materials will include manufacturing handbooks and video demonstrations.

• Military electronics or tech experience is particularly welcome.

• An existing or recent security clearance is a plus.

• Intern needs to be able to create work-around solutions to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner.

• Adherence to chemical, mechanical, and electrical safety requirements, including personal protective equipment, environmental, and reportage requirements appropriate to an investigative laboratory setting is absolutely mandatory.

• The intern MUST be a US Citizen or documented permanent resident due to DoD client requirements.

• Demonstrated language and communication skill, especially writing, is a requirement, as is reasonable MS Office skills.

Qualifications

JOB DUTIES:

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Working with key staff and faculty to identify, troubleshoot, remedy existing and future laboratory electronic manufacturing processes such as rigid/flex/hybrid printed circuit boards, Electronics assembly (surface mount, through hole, etc).

• Utilization of analysis equipment such as microscopes and other laboratory analytical equipment to examine and categorize electronic structures in terms of performance and reliability.

• Designing engineering experiments related to electronics manufacturing as well as support or lead prototype builds on site. 

• Analyzation of electronic design and manufacturing test results, recommend new designs and improvements.

• Planning of projects, writing technical reports and maintaining awareness and familiarity with technology development with electron manufacturing.

• Other duties may occasionally be assigned in support of a remote location which may be of a technical, maintenance, or heavy lifting nature, depending on the individual's capabilities and/or limitations.

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees are required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. All SAIC employees must be fully vaccinated and they must submit proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Where work is performed strictly at a customer site, customer site vaccination requirements preempt SAIC's vaccination policy.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.