Systems Engineering Intern - Summer

About this role

The intern will assist with and take ownership of a discrete improvement project supporting data center start-up and commissioning, carrying the initiative from stakeholder data collection and opportunity definition through solution development, proof of concept, and a minimum viable product (MVP). The role will include hands-on engineering work, coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, documentation of validation activities and results, and regular status updates on progress, risks, decisions, and next steps.

The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Take ownership of one improvement area in support of data center start-up and commissioning
• Collaborate within cross-functional team to gain buy-in on improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and create validation plans.
• Conduct focused research to identify trends in the industry and current competitive landscape.
• Assist with laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and product validation activities.
• Conduct proof-of-concept experiments and document engineering test results.
• Assist in creating engineering documentation including standardized work instructions, process and procedure documents, and test reports.
• Support sustaining engineering activities for released products, including investigation of quality, manufacturing, supplier, and field issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Supplier teams to implement product improvements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze engineering data to support technical and business decisions.
• Learn and apply engineering best practices related to safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and product development processes.
• Present project findings, results, and recommendations to engineering teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any Engineering field.
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Coursework in systems engineering, thermal systems, or controls.
• Familiarity with laboratory environments (safety precautions) and equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Basic programming experience in C, C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces, or control systems.
• Interest in HVAC systems, building automation, connected products, or embedded electronics.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.