Engineering Intern

Element has an opportunity for an Engineering Intern to join our team this summer. The primary function of the Engineering Intern is to support the laboratory's Operations team with the assembly and installation of data acquisition systems (DAS). The secondary function of the Engineering Intern is to support the documentation of the DAS, associated bill of materials (BOM) and wiring diagrams.

Salary: $18/hr DOE

Interprets and develops build schematics for DAS and associated wiring diagrams.
* Builds DAS using a variety of hardware, wiring and electronics components.
* Installs cabling, data-acquisition modules and computers into bespoke carts for high-channel systems.
* Develops BOM and purchase lists and assists with standardization of associated items.
* Integrated control systems and custom electronics projects into the laboratory's control systems.
* Provides input to the Engineering Manager and Test Technicians for the improvement of DAS.
* Works under the supervision of a Project Engineer to support ongoing data-acquisition tasks as assigned.
* Applies the principals of 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) in the performance of daily work responsibilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
* Abides by and ensures that all duties are performed in accordance with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE), Trade Compliance, and Quality practices, policies, and regulations.
* Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Possess the ability to work alone periodically throughout the work day with supervision
Understand what must be completed each work day and takes the initiative to complete those tasks properly and timely - does not need Senior/Principal Technician or management to explain what the task is.
Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required
Able to develop a proven ability to set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under the supervision and technical input of Senior/Principal

Education and/or Experience
Highschool diploma and undergraduate college experience preferred but not required.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret customer, industry and testing specifications. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands
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.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This position works in an environment with a moderate to loud noise level.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions.

Other Skills and Abilities
* Self-disciplined and self-motivated.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
* Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
* Ability to interpret and adhere to the written and verbal instructions.
* Independent thought and problem-solving abilities including mechanical creativity and resourcefulness.
* Exhibit professional sense of organization, cleanliness, and presentation.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.