Engineering Intern or Co-Op Student

Description

SoundOff Signal, a growing ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) firm located near Grand Rapids MI, is looking for Engineering Interns across all Engineering departments.

Product Engineering:

• Complete the design, prototype, tooling, validation and manufacture of a simple LED lighting product (under supervision and mentoring of a senior engineer)
• Coordinate, perform and document in-house testing in support of new product development, competitive benchmarking and in-process product changes as requested
• Photometrics
• Electronic
• Mechanical
• Assist product development with construction of prototype units as requested
• Build prototype circuit boards
• Fabricate/assemble mechanical components
• Assist in the development of electrical component test/validation fixtures as requested

Quality Assurance:

• Assist with incoming inspection as requested
• Assist with running diagnostic tests as requested
• Assist with root cause analysis or electromechanical assemblies/components as requested

Technical Service:

• Board level repair of Strobe Power Supplies as requested
• Board level repair of LED products as requested
• Repair of miscellaneous lighting products as requested
• Additional miscellaneous tasks that may be assigned
• Demonstrates SoundOff Signal's Core Values in daily interactions with internal and external customers.

Preferred Skills/Education:

• Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment involving prototype fabrication, validation and/or design support
• Previous experience in CAD design, preferably in a 3D package
• Proficiency in the basic Microsoft software packages including Word, Excel and Project
• Formal technical training in mechanical engineering/electrical engineering including areas such as
• High voltage switching power supplies
• Voltage regulator systems
• Use of an oscilloscope
• Use of multi-meters
• Board level trouble shooting
• Microchip PIC microprocessors
• Surface mount board repair
• Automotive electronics
• Serial communication
• Microsoft Visual Basic 4 or higher
• Read and interpret electronic schematics
• Device testing and data logging
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• General mechanical aptitude in a shop environment a plus (hand tools, light duty power tools, calipers...)

To Apply: Please apply on our company website https://soundoffsignal.com/about-us/careers/

SOUNDOFF SIGNAL offers a positive work environment, a competitive compensation package with a significant base salary, annual bonus opportunity, health, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance; vacation/holiday/community service time; on-site gym; retirement plan with generous match, and more.