Systems Engineering Intern - Summer
About The Position
The Systems Engineering Intern will assist with and take ownership of a discrete improvement project supporting data center start-up and commissioning. The intern will carry the initiative from stakeholder data collection and opportunity definition through solution development, proof of concept, and a minimum viable product (MVP). The role involves hands-on engineering work, coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, documentation of validation activities and results, and regular updates on progress, risks, decisions, and next steps. The position also supports laboratory testing, troubleshooting, product validation, sustaining engineering for released products, root cause analysis, and product and process improvements. The intern will collect and analyze engineering data, prepare engineering documentation, learn and apply engineering best practices, and present project findings and recommendations to engineering teams.
Requirements
- Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any Engineering field.
- Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Coursework in systems engineering, thermal systems, or controls.
- Familiarity with laboratory environments, safety precautions, and equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
- Experience with CAD software.
- Basic programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Knowledge of communication interfaces or control systems.
- Interest in HVAC systems, building automation, connected products, or embedded electronics.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of one improvement area supporting data center start-up and commissioning.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to gain buy-in on improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and create validation plans.
- Research industry trends and the current competitive landscape.
- Assist with laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and product validation activities.
- Conduct proof-of-concept experiments and document engineering test results.
- Assist in creating engineering documentation, including standardized work instructions, process and procedure documents, and test reports.
- Support sustaining engineering activities for released products, including investigation of quality, manufacturing, supplier, and field issues.
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for product and process improvements.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Supplier teams to implement product improvements.
- Collect, organize, and analyze engineering data to support technical and business decisions.
- Learn and apply engineering best practices related to safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and product development processes.
- Present project findings, results, and recommendations to engineering teams.
- Provide regular status updates on project progress, risks, decisions, and next steps.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
