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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 

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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