Electronics R&D and Manufacturing Student Employee - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-27
EPRI
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Charlotte
North Carolina
28202
United States


Position Title: Electronics R&D and Manufacturing Student Employee

Requisition ID: REQ-3759

Position Type: Part time

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Job Title:

Electronics R&D and Manufacturing Student Employee

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Job Summary and Description:

Join a collaborative and innovative team working on small-batch R&D, manufacturing, and testing of cutting-edge electronic monitoring devices. This part-time role is ideal for students pursuing studies in engineering, electronics, or related fields who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Support product testing and quality control before packaging.

  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

  • Collaborate with team members to complete tasks and learn new skills.

  • Contribute to the coding and configuration of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).

  • Read and adapt existing code bases to support device functionality.

  • Assist with the assembly, wiring, and installation of electrical and electronic components based on blueprint specifications.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Coding knowledge; familiarity with PLCs is a plus.

  • Mechanical aptitude and a strong willingness to learn.

  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently or as part of a team. Interest in electronics, manufacturing, or software integration.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Details:

  • Hours: Flexible part-time schedule

  • Training: Provided on the job—no prior experience required

  • Location: Charlotte, NC

The hourly rate range for Student positions are:

  • Undergraduate: $16-29 per hour
  • Masters: $25-31 per hour
  • Ph.D: $27-34 per hour

These ranges are an estimate, and the actual hourly rate may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The hourly rate may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

As an EPRI Student, you will not participate in EPRI’s Benefit Programs which includes health insurance, retirement benefits, vacation, sick leave (except as set required by law) and holiday pay. However, as a Student employee you are eligible for the benefits of Social Security, State Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

For Student positions which require one to relocate to an EPRI office. Relocation assistance is not provided and the student will be responsible for covering all relocation costs/expenses.

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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