Posted:
8/28/2024, 4:28:08 AM
Location(s):
Rogers, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
On-site
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Contractor Equipment Division (CED) in Rogers, MN. At CED, our product line meets the needs of painting, striping, texturing, protective coating, fire proofing, spray foam and general contractors and includes all types of airless sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, spray foam rigs and other proportioning solutions. (http://bit.ly/1zMGRDu).
Job Purpose
Join Graco as an Electrical Engineering Intern! Build a versatile skillset by designing both hardware and software. You will work alongside our electrical engineers to write embedded firmware and control algorithms, design circuit boards, work with batteries and battery management, design user interfaces, iOS and Android apps. This intern position also involves providing ideas, input, and analysis as a project team member.
What You Will Do at Graco
Participate in new product development as a member of a design team by:
Applying your engineering skills to solve problems
Helping with design analysis and root cause testing
Running tests to optimize performance
Contributing to electrical hardware and software design
Participate in the standard product team by:
Applying your engineering skills to solve problems
Determine root cause of failures in the field
Develop, qualify, and implement solutions to problems
Consult with electrical manufacturers to resolve product issues
Troubleshoot issues on existing standard products
Create and execute product qualification plans
Interact daily on-site with team, including lab work, project meetings, and design discussions
Conduct analysis of Graco and competitive products
What You Will Bring to Graco
Pursuing BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
initiative to learn industry and project requirements
Accelerators
Experience with various programming languages such as C, C+, and Python.
Knowledge of electrical circuit design, specifically using Altium designer
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Power to Be
At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco!
Website: https://graco.com/
Headquarter Location: Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Employee Count: 101-250
Year Founded: 1975
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Construction ⋅ Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Project Management