Development Technician Student Intern

Rockwell Automation•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rockwell Automation is seeking a student intern to support engineering development activities involving prototype electromechanical systems, experimental circuitry, and specialized test equipment. Applications include analog, digital, and power electronic systems. The intern will work with engineers and technicians using schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, and plans to modify, test, check out, and troubleshoot equipment. The position includes setting up tests, conducting qualification testing, and capturing data for reports under specific direction and guidance, with an opportunity to learn about power systems and testing. This is a 10–12 week student internship. The work schedule is on first shift, two to three days per week, and can be arranged around the student’s school schedule. The position involves laboratory work and travel to off-site facilities in the greater Milwaukee area for EMC, shock, and vibration testing.

Requirements

Be pursuing a technical degree.

Nice To Haves

Soldering experience.
Experience using digital multimeters (DMMs).
Experience using oscilloscopes.
Experience safely working with high voltage (over 50V).
Meet Rockwell Automation physical job requirements for laboratory work and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

Work with engineers and technicians to learn about the development and testing of variable frequency drives.
Perform component, subsystem, and product testing and evaluate performance against specifications.
Maintain and develop technological skills for use in product testing and development processes.
Use and interpret test and development instrumentation, including digital oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, tachometers, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, EMC analyzers, surge generators, and partial discharge testers.
Practice laboratory procedures for the safe and efficient use of electronic instrumentation, electrical power, rotating electrical machinery, and general laboratory cleanliness.
Write reports, test plans, and related supporting documentation.
Assist with development programs, from evaluating design concepts through experimentation and prototype development, including engineering documentation.
Use ordinary hand and power tools to construct and fabricate prototype circuits, subsystems, and systems used in the power electronics industry.
Use software tools to work with and control the operation of a variable frequency drive (VFD).
Troubleshoot, solder components, and repair printed circuit boards.
Write legible and accurate experiment notes, including interpretation of test results and recommendations.
Use software tools such as SAP and Windchill.
Travel to off-site facilities in the greater Milwaukee area for EMC, shock, and vibration testing for product qualification and certification.