Intern, Development Engineering at Leviton Manufacturing

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

Department: Engineering 

Mentor's Title: Senior Engineer 

Start Date: May or June 2024

Compensation: Paid

Duration: Summer 2024

Location: On-site 

Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week 

• Support Product Development, Materials Development, and System/Application Engineering department activities. 
• Prepare samples and perform mechanical, physical, material, and/or electrical testing on cable development samples or raw materials.
• Contribute to project teams as a team member and fulfill responsibilities as delegated by the Lead Engineer.
• Prepare periodic project and activity reports indicating progress of projects relative to plan.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management on projects and R&D efforts as directed or assigned.

• Basic knowledge of materials and mechanical test equipment and measurement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Engineering, mathematical, or statistical programming language is a plus (Mathcad, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional, multicultural team environment and to understand and apply technical concepts is helpful.
• Have a winning attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Student in an accredited Engineering or Science program working towards a degree in Engineering.
• Mechanical, Material, Chemical, Polymer, Plastics, Electrical or related engineering field preferred.
• Coursework in the following areas would be a plus:  Plastics, Polymers, Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry, Process Chemistry, or similar.

Experience:

• Engineering lab experience using test and characterization equipment would be a plus.

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The future looks brighter than ever.  Join our team now!