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______________________________________________________________________Position Overview:As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey Research and Development Engineering Team. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete several different engineering tasks which you'll work on throughout the internship. 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. This is an essential onsite role, which will require onsite attendance.
Responsibilities:- Assisting in the design and updating of automated systems and processes
- Conducting tests to ensure all systems and processes are running smoothly and efficiently
- Collaborate with our experienced team on a range of projects related to automation
- Analyzing data to improve and maintain the performance of automated systems
- Troubleshooting any technical glitches and offering up solutions
- Support the team in their regular duties
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions
- Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives
- Conduct research and analysis as assigned
- Maintain organized records of work and project files
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities- The best candidate for this position will be a current student or recent graduate of a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Experience in SolidWorks or similar 3D design software
- Demonstrated understanding of R&D design and prototyping processes
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in maintaining and fixing things
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work on a team
- Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
- Machining experience is a plus
Tools, Systems, and Software:- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Physical Requirements:- Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen
- Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
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