Description
Intern, Electrical Engineering
*This is an internship for the spring semester, January-May of 2025. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineering Intern is responsible for assisting in the development of moderately complex electrical system designs for new products as well as design improvements for legacy products. Responsibilities also include exercising sound engineering judgement and presenting analysis summaries which support design decisions. The Electrical Engineering Intern will work both independently and in a team environment with Electrical Engineers, Design Engineers, Project Managers, and Test Technicians. Collaboration with other departments including manufacturing, QC, and assembly is expected.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
*Develop innovative electrical component and assembly level designs in Altium to meet product requirements.
*Develop and check PCBA layout drawings in Altium and perform component / assembly tolerance analysis as necessary.
*Process PCBA's / layouts / drawings and sub-systems thru the PLM system.
*Contribute to R&D projects in a team setting to meet project cost targets and delivery dates.
*Perform testing and analyze test data. Create test reports to determine if design and process meets functional and performance specifications.
*Responsible for the manufacturability of electrical systems and sub-systems.
*Develops a strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, and assembly procedures to evaluate newly designed or modified products.
*Proactively access technical information (i.e., process records, schematics drawings, SOP's, prototype, and fixture drawings) as needed to evaluate and support product design operations.
*Provide technical assistance to component and tooling suppliers and assist production in the identification of root causes of manufacturing problems to maintain production schedules.
*Conduct MultiSIM, Proteus, CircuitLOGIX, and XSPICE analysis, and other numerical simulations as required.
*Actively participate in the Sig Sauer NPI process (New Product Introduction).
*Engages in and actively volunteers for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
*Participates in and sustains 5S Standards.
*Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
*Must be able to travel infrequently.
*Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Required Skills:
*Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
*Experience with the following software programs, Altium, LabView, Arduino, Visual Studio and C/C++ development environments.
*Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
*Classwork and practical electrical engineering design experience.
*Ability to interpret technical instructions in schematic, mathematical or diagram form.
*Demonstrates ability to understand supplier capabilities and processes in the manufacture of components and PCBA fabrication to required specifications.
*Ability to write reports and procedures, and effectively present information to team members and management.
*Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and present and execute viable solutions.
*Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred.
*Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Working Conditions:
*Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
*Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.
SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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