Development Technician (Part Time) Intern

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is hiring for a part-time development technician for a student who is pursuing a technical diploma.

• This is a temporary short-term role based in the Mequon, WI facility. This role is slated to be a 2-3 month internship with the possibility of extension.
• The schedule for this role will vary and has some flexibility within normal 1st shift operating hours.
• You will work in a manufacturing and test lab environment.
• You will support engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment. Applications include analog, digital and power electronic systems.
• Perform test set-up, qualification testing, and data capture for test reports with specific direction and guidance to learn about power systems and testing.
• Use test, development, and diagnostic equipment, including digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, current and voltage probes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, and specialized test apparatus.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work with engineers and technicians to learn about develop and testing of variable frequency drives
• Perform component, subsystem, and product testing, evaluating performance per specification
• Maintain and learn new technological skills so that they may be applied in product test or to development processes
• Use and interpret the following test and development instrumentation: Digital oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, tachometers, power supplies, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, EMC analyzers, surge generators, and partial discharge testers
• Shall understand and practice laboratory procedures for the safe and efficient use of electronic instrumentation, electrical power, rotating electrical machinery, and general laboratory cleanliness
• Write reports, test plans and other related or supporting levels of documentation
• Use ordinary hand and power tools to construct and fabricate prototype circuits, sub-systems and systems commonly found in a power electronics industry
• Use SW tools to work with to and control the operation of a variable frequency drive (VFD)
• Troubleshoot, solder components and repair printed circuit boards
• Compose well written, legible, and accurate notes of experiments, including a summary on interpreting test results and recommendations
• Use software tools such as SAP and Windchill
• Travel to off-site facilities in greater Milwaukee area for EMC, shock and vibration testing for product qualification and certification

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solder experience
• Experience using DMMs (Digital Multi Meters)
• Experience using oscilloscopes
• Experience safely working with high voltage (over 50V)
• Meet RA physical job requirements for laboratory work and equipment handling
• 8 hours on feet and moving around work cells, repeatedly lift 35 pounds, bend and form heavy MCM wire

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $18 - $25 per hour.

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