Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | RTC

The Tone:
This is an internship at RTC, located on-site. RTC is a company that undertakes diverse engineering projects, encompassing areas such as design, information technology, and electrical systems. This role is fundamental in offering motivated and enthusiastic students invaluable hands-on experience, exposing them to genuine engineering challenges and fostering their professional growth. The intern will have the opportunity to engage in cross-functional collaboration, contributing directly to meaningful projects within a professional engineering environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Seasonal
• Location: In-person, On-site
• Pay: $18–$22 hourly
• Mission: This person will support diverse engineering projects across design, IT, and electrical fields, gaining practical experience and contributing to team objectives.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, CAD, electrical design tools, SolidWorks, programming languages

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Support: Assist engineers in the design, testing, and documentation phases of various engineering projects.
• Technical Initiative Support: Support specific IT, electrical, or design initiatives, which may include troubleshooting, coding, or schematic development as applicable.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Participate actively in team meetings and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting: Develop and prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and various forms of technical documentation.
• Process Research & Improvement: Conduct research and contribute insightful ideas to ongoing process improvement initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career; currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is required; however, candidates must be 18 years or older and demonstrate an eagerness to learn and actively contribute within a professional engineering environment.
• Skills: Strong foundational analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is also required.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, electrical design tools, SolidWorks, or various programming languages is considered a significant advantage.