Product Engineer Intern

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

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Job Description:

The Microchip business unit in Bend, OR is focused on high power devices. Our product lines range from hundreds to thousands of volts and are used everywhere from electrical vehicles and their charging systems to the latest semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We like to say that we don't make the chips in your phone, we make the chips that are used to build the equipment that makes the chips in your phone.

We are looking to add an intern to our product engineering team. The role will include both hands-on lab work and in-office work analyzing and organizing test results. A typical day might include debugging and programming an MCU or compiling a variety of test results into a single spreadsheet for further analysis. If you are looking for an internship that will empower you to work on real assignments that have a real impact on the business and prepare you for your engineering career, this is the role for you.

Requirements/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering degree program and has reached the Senior level, or is actively pursuing post-graduate studies in a related discipline. The candidate should possess, or have the ability to learn, some or all of the below skills/qualities.

Electrical Soldering

Ability to interpret electrical schematic

Exposure to programming (Python, C, LabVIEW, etc...)

Basic PC skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Ability to perform basic mechanical assembly (screw drivers, drills, wrenches, etc...)

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Bending at Waist, Burns, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Electrical Hazards, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Piece Work, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Slippery surfaces {+ 4 more}

Physical Requirements:

Lifting

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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