About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Graco, you will join a design team to work on new product development and support our standard product team. You will build a versatile skillset by designing both hardware and software. This role requires daily on-site presence for lab work, project meetings, and design discussions.
What you'll do#
- Participate in new product development by solving problems, performing design analysis, and running tests to optimize performance.
- Contribute to electrical hardware and software design, including embedded firmware, control algorithms, circuit boards, and battery management systems.
- Support the standard product team by troubleshooting field failures and determining root causes.
- Develop, qualify, and implement technical solutions for existing products.
- Consult with electrical manufacturers to resolve product issues.
- Create and execute product qualification plans.
- Conduct analysis of Graco and competitive products.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Initiative to learn industry and project requirements.
- Experience with programming languages such as C, C+, and Python.
- Knowledge of electrical circuit design, specifically using Altium designer.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Dayton, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About Graco
Graco designs and produces fluid handling equipment for a wide range of industries. Founded in 1926, the company operates in the machinery manufacturing sector. It serves customers in fields such as aerospace, automotive, and packaging. The organization is based in Minneapolis and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
How to get in at Graco
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