Intern, Electrical Engineering (Finance)
Responsibilities
- Become familiar with the process controls and automation initiatives and challenges across the site and collaboratively identify project opportunities best aligned to skills
- Research methods to execute on project and propose solutions with recommendation on path forward
- Develop Proof of Concept (POC) prototypes for new programs and/or electromechanical systems within the project.
- Generate suitable up-front documentation to demonstrate understanding of functionality with appropriate consideration for safety and use, as needed.
- Procure, assemble, and test hardware as needed, following all test plans generated in the development phase.
- Document and communicate all results in a clear, concise format.
- Support hand-off to production team or provide guidance on path to production use.
Requirements
- Engineering major, preferably electrical
- Ability to work creatively in multi-disciplinary teams and strive for innovative solutions
- Experience in circuit design and analysis a must
- Experience programming in some combination of C#, .NET, Python, LabView, or other standard industrial protocol a major plus
- Experience with programmable logic (PLC) or deterministic controllers a strong plus
- Strong analytical skills a plus
- Citizen or permanent resident
Benefits
- Practical experience in emerging technical fields
- Collaborating hand-in-hand with skilled teams of software engineers
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals
- Experience and training in small-project management and execution
Working Conditions
- Work environment can range from office to lab to manufacturing floor.
- Work involving small to large equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Able to perform physical tasks in various positions: standing, crouching, kneeling, reaching
- Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Perform occasional lab or bench-level test work as needed
Safety Requirements
- All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and COHERENT Corporate EHS standards.
- PPE may be required when entering manufacturing areas.
Quality & Environmental Responsibilities
- Responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9001 and other standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
- Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:
Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in WorkCoherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.IR Saxonburg team seeks an intern with experience in electrical engineering and control system design who would like to help drive manufacturing improvements in the areas of process controls automation, control systems, and modeling/simulation. The intern will gain real-world engineering experience at a thriving company as well as experience and training in project management and execution skills that will set this person apart in future career opportunities.We frequently work in small teams to solve problems and explore new technologies, and we are constantly learning from one another and striving to grow as a group. The ideal intern for this environment will be enthusiastic and collaborative.
