Electrical Engineering Intern

Pratt Industries • Valparaiso, IN

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Intern will support the maintenance, engineering, and operations teams in improving mill reliability, electrical safety and equipment performance. This internship provides hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, working with power distribution systems, process controls and mill automation.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a student in an accredited undergraduate or graduate academic program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field and have completed one year of study.
• Practical application training may require some out-of-state travel to various other Pratt Paper Mills or vendor facilities
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, earplugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)
• Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, and Physical exam
• Recognition of safety hazards in immediate working area and eliminating/minimizing the hazard
• Must be a strong and effective communicator
• Capable of maintaining a professional attitude and demeanor
• Must possess strong problem solving skills and willing to try new ideas for continuous improvement
• Must be proficient in basic math skills
• Basic knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors, VFDs, PLCs and instrumentation concepts.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and single-line diagrams.
• Proficient in Google Docs, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and technicians with troubleshooting electrical equipment such as motors, drives, MCCs, PLCs, transformers and switchgear.
• Participate in preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, including inspections and vibration analysis.
• Support the development and updating of electrical single-line diagrams, equipment lists and wiring schematics.
• Assist with upgrades to process control equipment, instrumentation and automation systems.
• Collect field data, perform equipment testing and document project progress.
• Assist with troubleshooting process control issues to improve quality, safety and production efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports, reliability findings and project documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical work, equipment history and project files.
• Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees