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Intern Engineering SO

CompanyBourns
LocationRiverside
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform engineering assignments within a cross-functional team, which includes learning and utilizing various instruments and software to support engineers and designers on product tests. Specific duties involve assisting with tests related to design, performance, or failure analysis, and learning to analyze test results and prepare related documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1527
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of automotive sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic products, microelectronic modules, trimming and precision potentiometers, panel controls and encoders and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, CA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including telecommunications, computer, industrial, instrumentation, automotive, consumer, non-critical life support medical, audio and various other market segments. Bourns products are manufactured according to ISO-9000 standards under Six Sigma quality programs. Bourns automotive products are manufactured in accordance with the TS16949 standard. Additional company and product information is available at the company’s website at www.bourns.com.
About the Role

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under close supervision, performs engineering-related assignments as part of a cross-functional team.  This may include learning and using various instruments and different software to assist engineers and designers on tests related to the design, performance, or failure of company products.
 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1.    As appropriate, learn to use Instron machine, CRV/noise tester, or other electrical/mechanical testers to assist engineers and designers in project tasks.

2.    Work with engineering and marketing to learn the specifics of component design, manufacturing and marketing.
3.    Assist engineers and test lab personnel in testing required for development and proof of design integrity.
4.    Learn to analyze test results and makes charts/graphs out of testing data.

5.    Assist engineers in the preparation of specifications, estimates or reports needed to manage a program through development.
6.    Assist in maintaining engineering records.
7.    Assist in ongoing division programs or initiatives as needed. 

 

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must be able to participate in team projects.
 

COMMUNICATIONS: Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel. Possess ability to produce written communications, prepare reports and documentation that are clear and concise.
 

SCHEDULING AND PLANNING: Must be able to work to the schedule described in a project plan.
 

EDUCATION: Successful completion of one year of college from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Engineering required. 


EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to perform the above functions. Prior work assignments in engineering-related activities preferred.  

 

OTHER SKILLS: AutoCAD and Pro-E training and/or other manufacturing software a plus.

 

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Telephone, personal computer, and various lab test equipment.
 

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work will be performed primarily in a laboratory environment.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
 

COMPENSATION:

$20 Hourly 

Key Skills
EngineeringTestingData AnalysisReport PreparationSpecification PreparationEstimates PreparationProgram ManagementRecord KeepingTeam ParticipationCommunicationSchedulingAutoCADPro-EElectrical TestingMechanical Testing
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research