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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. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships.

This is a hybrid 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 engineering
• 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

Capstone Project:

• Gain practical experience in the assigned department
• Develop a deeper understanding of DigiKey and how it operates
• Improve business skills such communication, project management, data analysis, etc.
• Build a professional network within the industry

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• The best candidate for this position will be enrolled in or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering or a related field and a strong interest in hands on learning experiences
• Demonstrated understanding of R&D design and prototyping processes
• Experience in data analysis and problem-solving
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work in a team
• Fast learner with a strong interest in the future of industrial automation
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills including average to above-average computer ability
• Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrating a positive, collaborative approach is important in this role
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Tools, Systems, and Software:

• Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
• 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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