Technical Marketing Engineer Intern

Digi-Key Corporation•Thief River Falls, MN

28d•$21 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey department of which you are assigned. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you'll work on throughout the internship. The Engineering Intern will play a key role in supporting DigiKey's Technical Marketing initiatives. This modern workspace is designed for creating cutting-edge projects, developing engaging content, and showcasing the latest technologies and products. It also serves as a hub on the DigiKey campus for technical assistance and tradeshow event preparation. In this role, the intern will gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of modern technology, equipment, and electronic products. The primary focus will be on exploring trending electronic development boards and components, then transforming that knowledge into engaging and entertaining projects. The intern will collaborate closely with the Technical Marketing team to help launch and promote these projects across multiple platforms, including social media, video, written publications, and tradeshows. This position offers an excellent opportunity to blend engineering skills with creativity, communication, and real-world application. Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships. This is a hybrid or essential onsite role, which will require onsite attendance

Requirements

Currently enrolled as an undergrad student in their Junior year in pursuit of an electrical, electronic, or computer engineer degree
Ability to create, develop, and prototype electrical or electronic circuits
Ability to work independently or in a team while managing multiple projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a helpful customer service orientation
High organization and office software skills

Nice To Haves

prior experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Work hands-on with the latest technology, equipment, and electronic products
Explore trending electronic development boards and components
Transform technical knowledge into engaging projects and demonstrations
Collaborate with the Technical Marketing team to create and promote content across social media, video, written publications, and tradeshows
Gain experience in blending engineering skills with creativity, communication, and marketing
Identify, learn, and understand how to use equipment such as 3D printers, Soldering Stations, and more.
Share ideas and new products/projects on social media and various areas on the company website
Maintain technical competence through research, supplier trainings, and hands on learning
Provide suggestions and feedback on site features, functionality, and content to improve the customer experience
Manage multiple projects effectively and meet tight deadlines