Responsibilities
Join a focused engineering team where you can have an immediate impact in developing embedded electronic control systems for Altec's world-class products.
Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, telecom, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Embedded Controls Engineering Interns in Duluth, MN participate in the development and support of embedded electronic control systems for Altec’s Transmission and Lights & Signs aerial products while learning through practical application of engineering principles. They receive training on industry-standard development tools and processes and gain exposure to other engineering disciplines by working alongside Product, Quality, Manufacturing, Service, and Data Engineers. They also learn to operate the Altec equipment that they’re designing for!
Embedded Controls Engineering Interns work on technical projects alongside and under the guidance of Altec’s Embedded Controls Engineers. Technical content varies by project and can include:
Embedded firmware development and testing using industry-standard model-based tools
Simulation-based and on-hardware firmware verification
Sensor and actuator selection and testing
Operator-machine interface design and component selection
Test fixture design and assembly
Test data capture and analysis using industry-standard data logging tools
Machine telematics data analysis
Wire harness design
Manufacturing and support documentation and training
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Go above and beyond to satisfy Altec’s customers.
Be a good teammate. Intentionally look for ways to support coworkers.
Apply engineering knowledge gained in school to research, design, testing, documentation, and support assignments.
Demonstrate drive and ownership over assignments, requiring less immediate supervision as the internship progresses.
Contribute to Altec’s culture of Continuous Improvement. Help create better designs and processes.
Ask questions and learn from Altec’s engineers, who are more than happy to share their knowledge and experience.
Develop positive, effective, and professional working relationships with other Altec associates, suppliers, and customer representatives.
Develop the skills necessary to become an excellent engineer.
Basic Qualifications
Students must:
be able to provide documentation stating that they are enrolled full-time in a college or university and in good standing.
be at least 18 years of age.
have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework or have earned sophomore class standing.
maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
preference given to those able to work on site at a reduced schedule through the school year.
Why Join Altec?
If you're considering a career with Altec, Inc., there's never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first, and view people as our greatest strength. Altec has continued to grow utilizing the same values and over the years those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide. We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do. That's why today Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing, and service.
OUR COMPANY:
Altec Inc., founded in 1929, is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign maintenance industries in more than 120 countries.
At Altec, advanced technology efforts are aimed, without exception, at helping customers work safer and smarter. Altec invests more resources than any other manufacturer in the advancement of safety, reliability, uptime, and low cost of ownership.
OUR VISION:
Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services, and solutions in all markets we serve. Our values sustain that vision, our goals build upon it and our associates help to achieve it. Altec's values are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec.
OUR VALUES:
Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development and Teamwork
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EEO Statement
Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
