Research and Development Engineering Intern

Position Overview:

As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey Research and Development Engineering Team. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete several different engineering tasks which you’ll work on throughout the internship. 

Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships. 

This is a hybrid role, which will require onsite attendance.

Responsibilities:

Assisting in the design and updating of automated systems and processes

Conducting tests to ensure all systems and processes are running smoothly and efficiently

Collaborate with our experienced team on a range of projects related to automation engineering

Analyzing data to improve and maintain the performance of automated systems

Troubleshooting any technical glitches and offering up solutions

Support the team in their regular duties 

Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions 

Collaborate with team members on various projects and initiatives 

Conduct research and analysis as assigned 

Maintain organized records of work and project files  

Capstone Project:  

Gain practical experience in the assigned department 

Develop a deeper understanding of DigiKey and how it operates  

Improve business skills such communication, project management, data analysis, etc. 

Build a professional network within the industry    

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities 

The best candidate for this position will be enrolled in or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering or a related field and a strong interest in hands on learning experiences  

Demonstrated understanding of R&D design and prototyping processes

Experience in data analysis and problem-solving

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work in a team

Fast learner with a strong interest in the future of industrial automation

Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills including average to above-average computer ability 

Be willing to take the initiative, working independently and collaboratively 

Demonstrating a positive, collaborative approach is important in this role 

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. 

Tools, Systems, and Software: 

Full Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams 

Outlook 

Physical Requirements:

Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen 

Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body 

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.