Electrical Engineering Intern

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy•Boulder, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to play a vital role in developing, building and testing instruments and components that ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems and help drive discoveries that deepen our understanding of the Sun. This position is located in Boulder, on the University of Colorado’s east campus. This is a summer semester internship working 30-40 hours a week, with the possibility of part-time work during the school year. The Electrical Engineering Intern will work closely with the Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) scientists, engineers and technicians to support the design, development, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation systems and components that are crucial for observational and data collection capabilities. A hands-on learning experience for students in a unique setting, contributing directly to solar research and technology development.

Requirements

Must possess - sufficient mobility, strength or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines.
Must possess – 1) ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job; 2) sufficient visual capacity to perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses; 3) sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid; and 4) ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately
Must possess sufficient mobility, strength or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) grasp, push, pull, turn or otherwise manipulate tools and mechanisms; b) push, shove, pull or otherwise safely and efficiently manipulate tools or mechanisms; c) lift, hold, maneuver, objects of 50 lbs or more; d) maintain balance while performing work; e) remove parts, systems, tools of 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrument electrical, electronics, and motion control hardware and systems.
Perform fabrication, assembly, and installation of instrumentation cabling, power distribution, electronics printed circuit boards (PCB’s), and motion control hardware.
Create and update instrument system documentation and schematic drawings.
Procurement of parts and equipment.
Maintain laboratory bench stock, consumables, spares, tools, and test equipment.
All AURA employees are responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area, whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing, stolen, or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position.