2027 Summer - Product Engineering Intern - Melbourne FL

Job Summary

Melbourne FL

Collaborate with and learn from experienced Product Engineers in our Electro-Optical & Infrared Systems line of business. Our Summer Internship Program offers a full-time, paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working in a culture defined by friendliness and teamwork at DRS. What sets us apart? Our engineers enjoy dynamic work environments where they’re not confined to a single task. As an intern, you’ll have the chance to engage in projects from start to finish, with plenty of opportunities for exploration and growth along the way.

Come discover what makes DRS different and take the next step in your engineering journey!

Job Responsibilities

• Involved with the design, development, modification and analysis of semiconductor processing or semiconductor products/devices. 
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing processes or products and make modifications and improvements as needed. 
• Compile and evaluate process or product design and test data. 
• Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes. 
• Working knowledge of statistical techniques in process development such as Design of Experiments and SPC.
• Support engineering with routine engineering duties and/or hands-on tasks
• Work independently on daily tasks
• Assist in design, build and/or procurement of new or improved machines, tools, fixtures and material handling equipment and coordinating the implementation
• Under direction, responsible for completing process documentation, bill of materials, route sheets, etc
• Review project instructions and drawings to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem and possible solutions, and to support the design for manufacture
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified electrical and/or mechanical components or assemblies for products
• Under direction, set up and conduct tests of units and components
• Analyze test results related to the design and test objectives and adjusts equipment to bring within specification; record these test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods
• Assist in the creation of documentation to maintain equipment
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Assist in the development of plant layouts, manufacturing methods and process improvements
• May coordinate maintenance projects

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a 4-years undergraduate Engineering degree in EE, CS, or SWE. 
• Have completed at least 2 years of college and be at least a Junior or Senior at time of application with a 3.0 GPA or better.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems using your natural curiosity.
• Work effectively as a member of a team or on individual tasks.