Test Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed student for our Test Engineering Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn about and gain experience in engineering from a test engineering perspective, then this is the position for you!

Requirements

Current student with at least one year of relevant technical coursework or experience.
Desire to work in a technical career, typically pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
Cheerful attitude toward creative problem-solving.
Programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java or equivalent OO programming language.
Ability to execute and document defined testing procedures.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Enjoys working with and on technology.

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of electricity and electrical power systems.
Knowledge of SQL and database concepts.
Familiarity with Linux CLI.
Understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts.
Experience using revision control and source code management systems such as Git, Mercurial, SVN, and Rational ClearCase.

Responsibilities

Executing manual and automated test scripts to verify that firmware/software meets requirements.
Writing and reviewing test scripts in Python or other scripting languages.
Setting up and wiring test devices while using tools such as DMM’s, oscilloscopes, and power sources.
Verifying networking and communication protocol functionality.
Supporting SEL’s firmware/software development processes.
Providing support to engineering staff as needed.
Following engineering quality assurance procedures.