Engineering Intern

Job Description

Engineering Intern | Simpson Electric Manufacturing

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Simpson Electric Manufacturing, located in Lac du Flambeau, WI. The company is a leading provider of analog/digital meters and test equipment, offering comprehensive manufacturing solutions including circuit board, cable, lead, and shunt assembly, sandblasting, and screen printing. This role offers a unique opportunity for direct involvement in product design improvements, hands-on prototype development, and exposure to real-world manufacturing engineering challenges, including supporting a crucial facility relocation project.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Lac du Flambeau, WI
• Team: Manufacturing Engineering Team
• Mission: Support product design improvements, prototype development, and a crucial facility relocation project to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance product quality, and ensure operational efficiency in a new manufacturing plant.
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Optimize production processes and facility layouts by supporting lean manufacturing initiatives and designing efficient electrical technician workstations.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance by creating, revising, and executing engineering changes for drawings, electrical schematics, and panel layouts.
• Enhance existing product manufacturability, reliability, and performance through design updates and recommendations for cost optimization.
• Contribute to innovation by assisting in new product concept development, building functional prototypes, and conducting lab testing with data collection.
• Support the crucial facility relocation project by documenting equipment layouts, optimizing workflows in the new space, and updating engineering documentation to reflect process changes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication, familiarity with electrical schematics and component selection, ability to work independently and manage project tasks effectively.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies, experience with PCB design or embedded systems, basic understanding of ISO 9001 or quality systems, previous manufacturing exposure through coursework or projects.