Systems Engineering Intern - Summer

Job Number: 11960

External Description:

About this role

The intern will assist with and take ownership of a discrete improvement project supporting data center start-up and commissioning, carrying the initiative from stakeholder data collection and opportunity definition through solution development, proof of concept, and a minimum viable product (MVP). The role will include hands-on engineering work, coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, documentation of validation activities and results, and regular status updates on progress, risks, decisions, and next steps.

The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Take ownership of one improvement area in support of data center start-up and commissioning
• Collaborate within cross-functional team to gain buy-in on improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and create validation plans.
• Conduct focused research to identify trends in the industry and current competitive landscape.
• Assist with laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and product validation activities.
• Conduct proof-of-concept experiments and document engineering test results.
• Assist in creating engineering documentation including standardized work instructions, process and procedure documents, and test reports.
• Support sustaining engineering activities for released products, including investigation of quality, manufacturing, supplier, and field issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Supplier teams to implement product improvements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze engineering data to support technical and business decisions.
• Learn and apply engineering best practices related to safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and product development processes.
• Present project findings, results, and recommendations to engineering teams.

Basic Qualifications 

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any Engineering field.
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Coursework in systems engineering, thermal systems, or controls.
• Familiarity with laboratory environments (safety precautions) and equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Basic programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces, or control systems.
• Interest in HVAC systems, building automation, connected products, or embedded electronics.

Job Number: 30220432

Community / Marketing Title: Systems Engineering Intern - Summer

Location_formattedLocationLong: North Carolina, US