Engineering Intern - Military veterans preferred

Wagstaff

Description:

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $18.50 - 23.50 per hour, depending on experience

As an employee of Wagstaff, you'll enjoy:

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

Family friendly, company-wide events

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Job Summary

The primary duty of the Electrical Engineering Intern is to work under the daily direction of the electrical design team. As time and opportunity allow, the intern will also assist with Wagstaff equipment testing as needed.

Wagstaff, Inc. is offering an internship in our Automated Systems Group department. This opportunity provides practical work experience to students planning for careers in electrical engineering. This internship has the flexibility to be either full-time or part-time on a temporary basis for approximately three months. A continuation of employment, during the school year on a part-time basis may be considered. Candidates may be considered for a regular full-time position upon graduation; however, successful completion of the internship does not guarantee an offer of regular full-time employment with Wagstaff.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Work as a member of ASG department to perform tasks and assist with projects
• Program production tools for automation processes as needed
• Collaborate with Wagstaff electrical assembly team to perform equipment testing tasks
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Abide by company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering.

General Characteristics:

• Acquires basic knowledge and develops skills in a limited number of specific practice areas
• Applies prescribed and/or standard techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks
• Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
• Detail-oriented, organized, accurate, and thorough

General Technical Responsibilities:

• Acquires an understanding of standard business tools and their application to assigned tasks
• Exercises critical thinking

Direction Received:

• Receives specific direction on assigned tasks, and general review of all aspects of work
• Receives specific direction with respect to day to day task priorities

Communication Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job on Wagstaff premises, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

This job may also require occasional or more frequent travel to and work at customer sites. While at customer sites, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with and/or manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with customer managers/employees may be necessary before entering the customer site, and of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required at customer sites. The noise level at customer sites is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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