Intern- Electrical Engineering

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Summary:

Electrical Engineering Internship within our US Design Division. This opportunity is temporary employment for engineering students who are seeking a summer internship. This is a paid internship for 40 hours (except holidays) and will begin in May or June, 2025 and then likely concludes at the end of August, 2025. Open to all MN Sites including Rochester, Arden Hills, and Winona.

Skills Required:

• Possess excellent communication abilities (oral and written)
• work effectively with others/other departments and independently.
• perform methodical problem solving.
• have good computer skills and an aptitude to advance those skills.
• ability to learn at a fast pace.
• interpretation of specifications and electrical schematics
• demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• creativeness in identification and implementation of solutions
• use or learn to use various test equipment.
• work for extended periods at a computer or on your feet.

Essential Functions:

Engineering activities for an intern will be prioritized based on customer needs. Based on project availability and need, the expected activities for an intern to support customer-based projects include:

• Schematic Capture and updates from Engineering mentor.
• Bill of Material generation, maintenance, and review.
• Datasheet checking and organization.
• Customer based component specification documents.
• Executing verification tests.

Internal projects existing if customer related activities are not available include:

Reference design schematic capture, BOM, specification sheets, etc.

Weekly meetings occur with the EE group to determine availability and customer needs. Based on these meetings, workload will be evaluated and prioritized for an intern to keep customer projects on track as well as complete internal projects as needed for the engineering department.

Education: Pursuing Engineering Degree with strong preference for Computer Engineering , or Electrical Engineering majors.

Geographical Location: Minnesota:Arden Hills, Winona or Rochester

Physical Location: Arden Hills, Winona or Rochester, MN

Shift: 1st

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Full Time

Compensation Range: $13.13 to $22.00 USD Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Relocation and Housing Assistance: Not offered

Benefits and Other Compensation: Due to the temporary nature of this role, benefits would not be offered.

Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled.

Additional Notices: Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com.

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.