Electrical Engineering Intern

Location US-NV-Reno
# Positions
1
Category
Engineering

Position Description

At a Glance

 

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Engineering Intern to join the DPC Team in Reno, NV.

 

What Will You Do?

 

Main Job Duties:

  • Assist engineers as they create, modify, and test electrical circuits, and power distribution products.
  • Perform research and development during the creation phase of a product.
  • Inspect products for flaws and identify areas of improvement.
  • Conduct tests and collect data using electronic test equipment.
  • Assist in product design, development, and production.
  • Build and test prototype circuits.
  • Prepare and conduct experiments.
  • Calculate or record results during experiments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

 

Education:  Associate of Science Degree with minimum 2 years of engineering experience (or equivalent experience). Current junior status working toward a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

 

Experience:  Engineering Technician experience in a large volume production environment, preferred.

 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

  • Ability to use electronic test equipment, such as, Oscilloscopes, Electronic Loads, Meters, Function Generators, etc.
  • Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook.
  • Ability to work on live high-voltage circuits.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Exceptional organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.

Desired Competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Communication - Deliver on metrics, expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.

Problem Solving - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time, or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Detail-Oriented – Be able to keep track of and create task lists.

Creative Thinking – Uses personal understanding and new technology to generate improved methods and designs. Concisely presents these ideas and information to be reviewed in an open forum.

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment is fast-paced, and priorities can shift quickly.  All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties regularly.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/ladder; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

 

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

 

 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

 

 

 

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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