Intern - Product Reliability

Hunter Industries Brand • San Marcos, CA

3d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a problem solver with a passion for product reliability and efficient engineering who demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility? Look no further! Here's your chance to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and make a meaningful impact. Each summer intern will have their own project to achieve during their time with us and receive amazing development and networking opportunities. Join us as a summer intern and be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and personal growth. Join Our Team and Unleash Your Potential! We’re on the lookout for bright minds to join our summer internship program and embark on a journey of growth, learning, and hands-on experience! An internship with Hunter Industries complements university coursework, provides first-hand experience of working in the real world, and the opportunity to develop relevant skills and knowledge for career readiness. The Experience: Project Scopes: Each intern is assigned a specific project that contributes value to the Company. Networking Opportunities: Interns gather often to connect, network, and bond as a cohort. Development Workshops: We provide professional development opportunities that prepare you to transition seamlessly into the workforce. Community Impact: We partner with our Sustainability & Social Impact team to participate in an event that gives back to the community. Site Visits: Interns will travel to off-site locations to explore real-world product installations. Leadership Lunch: Interns gather with senior leaders for casual conversation, networking, and Q&A over lunch. Final Showcase: Interns will share their journey and achievements through a presentation to a large group of leaders and peers at the end of the program. What You’ll Be Doing: As a Product Reliability Intern, you will determine the Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for various irrigation controller warranty returns. You will be tasked with developing a solution for one of the reoccurring failures and testing your solution using available test equipment in our lab areas and be encouraged to develop test procedures and design basic circuits as needed. You will create reports on your work to help develop documentation and presentation skills. What You’ll Learn: Through hands on circuit analysis, independent research, working with a mentor and communicating with the rest of the Product Reliability team, you will: Learn how Hunter controller products work Examine and troubleshoot many controllers to determine the common failure modes and root causes of these failure modes. Create a test/situation to reproduce the failure and test a resolution to the specific failure modes. Develop skills in clearly documenting your work and being able to present it

Requirements

• Driven college students, or recent college graduates, with a major or degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Determined go-getters with excellent problem-solving skills who embrace challenges
• Collaborative individuals that are eager to learn and enjoy troubleshooting
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required
• Ability to read schematics
• Basic understanding of electronics and electronic troubleshooting skills
• Selected candidates must be available to work on-site and full-time between June and August.

Responsibilities

• Determine the Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for various irrigation controller warranty returns.
• Develop a solution for one of the reoccurring failures and testing your solution using available test equipment in our lab areas and be encouraged to develop test procedures and design basic circuits as needed.
• Create reports on your work to help develop documentation and presentation skills.

Benefits

• An amazing company culture – we walk the walk when it comes to our values!
• Hourly Pay: This internship is paid $25 per hour.
• Holiday Pay: Interns receive pay for the holidays that fall within the duration of their program.
• Benefits: Interns who work full-time are eligible for medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Wellness Center: Interns are provided a free membership to the wellness center for the duration of the program.
• Company Events: Interns are invited to attend all company events that take place during their time with us.
• Charitable Giving: Interns receive a company match for charitable donations and rewards for volunteerism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees