Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Mission Critical … Join PDC and make a Difference

For more than 50 years, Power Device Corporation (PDC) has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability Connectivity, Power, and Control solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. Our dedication to supplying quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support, has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve.

To continue to meet our customer’s mission critical needs, PDC is seeking an Intern-Engineering to join our respected and valued team.

This position is 100% onsite in our Bohemia, NY corporate headquarters and is a temporary internship.

The compensation for this role is $20-$25 hourly based on education/experience.

During School Hours: 16 hours Weekly

Summer Hours: 30 hours Weekly

This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a department of state or commercial license.

* We are not accepting applications from independent recruiters or agencies at this time for this role; should this change the posting will be updated to reflect submission information.

Role purpose (position scope):

This is an internship position for the organization’s Engineering Department. The primary role of an intern is to perform technical work within their functional area of study of Electrical Engineering, but may also include special projects that utilize basic engineering skills not solely tied to their degree program.

Key Responsibilities: (May include but not limited to:)

• • Participate in design reviews
  • Develop and document technical theory of operations for design work completed
  • Develop plans and reports to include charts and graphs.
  • Basic circuit design, circuit analysis, schematic capture tools and simple PCB design.
  • Trouble shooting with common lab equipment
  • Basic electronics assembly and soldering
  • Part selection and bill of material development
  • Design and write software code for products or testing.
  • Assemble cables or prototypes.

• Comply and uphold Power Device SHE policies and standards.
• Comply with the Power Device Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Core Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be knowledgeable with typical computer programs such as MS Office.
• Must possess basic knowledge of their particular degree program.
• Must be able to write proficiently with emphasis on technical documentation
• Scientific charting and graphing with MS Excel
• Experience with basic test equipment (i.e. DMM, Oscilloscope) commensurate with degree program
• Critical thinking and be able to work independently and cooperatively.
• Leverage generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT) and automation workflows to streamline routine engineering tasks, analyze technical data, and accelerate daily productivity.
• Positive attitude

Level I – Entry (Inexperienced)

• KNOWLEDGE – Limited use and/or application of basic technical principles, concepts and practices.
• JOB COMPLEXITY – Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• DISCRETION/LATITTUDE - Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering, technical or scientific program (or similar related degree program for project management)

Power Device Corporation 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.