Southwire Company · 19 hours ago
Development Engineer Intern
Carrollton, GA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $23/hrSouthwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers, seeking to provide valuable experience to students through their College Programs. The Development Engineer Intern will support the Industrial New Product Development team, working on engineering assignments and collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful design and commercialization of new products.
Consumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronicsLightingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Your intern assignment is generally 10-12 weeks, and co-op assignment is generally 16-18 weeks and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work
You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves
You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, assigned a mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and community service /volunteer initiatives
You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community
Finally, our rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities
Function as principal investigator or lead a group of engineers investigating problems, developing solutions, and preparing related recommendations and reports
Execute Research & Development projects including planning, timeline forecast, budget management, logistics coordination using the “Stage Gate” process
Collaborate with different partners within and outside the corporation. For example, manufacturing plants, test laboratories, customers, vendors, consultants, contractors, etc
Lead projects with autonomy and personal accountability to conquer the science necessary to develop a product while being able to plan, visualize project milestones, anticipate lead times, and take the necessary actions for a timely project completion
Comfortable with leading edge research, product enhancement, and process improvement in a time-constrained market-driven research and development environment
Take initiative to recommend projects, product improvements, or cost reductions
Represent the group in meetings and conferences; interact with customers to provide training seminars as well as resolve significant technical issues and develop related action plans
Make formal technical presentations to customers and to industry forums and at conferences
As required, be responsible for technical direction and minor administrative guidance of a small group of engineers and assistants
Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle. This includes, but is not limited to, creating testing plans, design handover meetings and solving problems on the manufacturing floor
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in any engineering discipline
Reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools
Benefits
401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
Flexible Work Schedules
Company
Southwire Company
Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools
Founded in 1937
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stinson
President and CEO
Norman Adkins
Chief Operating Officer
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