Intern, Electrical Engineer

Hiawatha, IA

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full time

R0004803

Job Description:

Job Title: Intern, Electrical Engineer

Reports to: Manager, Electrical Engineering

Department: Engineering

Work Model: Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Company Information

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the design, development, and verification of custom electrical assemblies and interconnect.  The position involves full-stack development of mixed signal printed circuit boards (PCBs) containing high speed digital circuitry, embedded systems, power conversion, and/or related technologies, as well as associated chassis and interface wiring design.

Essential Functions

• Utilize electrical design tools (e.g., Altium, PSpice) to perform engineering tasks, converting technical requirements into schematic diagrams, printed circuit board layouts, and assembly drawings.

• Read and interpret electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.

• Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.

• Assist System Architects in researching, designing, evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements, ensures designs are producible and error free.

• Provides component-level review and in-depth electrical troubleshooting support for product in Manufacturing and Technical Services as well as Sales department assistance.

• Investigate electrical equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.

• Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical equipment, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or military purposes.

• Develop or test electrical models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.

• Direct or coordinate electrical manufacturing and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.

• Specify electrical components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.

• Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.

• Design electrical test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.

• Perform detailed electrical calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications.

• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of electrical designs or applications.

• Evaluate electrical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.

• Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.

• Design electrical systems or components that minimize energy requirements.

• Write electrical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

• Provides technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with printed circuit design and layout, skills, and knowledge with systems integration

• Must be able to sit, stand and bend at various times while lifting and reviewing the computer hardware items

• Ability to inspect products and effectively use the computer on a daily basis is needed

• Familiarity with software programs related to engineering theory (Altium Designer, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCAD)

• Must be able to demonstrate experience in multitasking to meet several simultaneous project milestones up to and including completion of several projects

• Works well both independently and in a team environment and is willing to change priorities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• PCB and schematic layout experience

• CAD software related work

• Knowledge of computer equipment

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.

EEO Statement

Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check, physical assessment and drug screen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.

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At Crystal Group, we do hard things — designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.