Engineering Intern (Career Fair Only)

JOB SUMMARY

As an Engineering Intern at Marki Microwave you will have the opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled engineers who design, develop and manufacture cutting-edge high frequency RF products.  Internship activities vary by experience and technical knowledge. Juniors/Seniors/Grad students typically work hands-on in support of new products, bench test characterization and/or production test development, and assembly and/or production automation process development.     Freshman/Sophomore students will start off participating with production testing to learn more about the RF/Microwave field. Depending on your skills and interests we can define a project/activities that makes the most of your experience with us.  This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in high frequency RF component engineering through a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, dynamic company.  All internships are 10 weeks duration.

This role will require access to access information controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR §§ 730-780),and likely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR, 22 CFR §§ 120-130), and so applicants for this position must be one of a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or other Protected Individual (as defined under 8 USC § 1324b(a)(3)).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Juniors/Seniors/Grad students 

• Provide hands-on support for the assigned Marki RF engineering project.     
• Work with the engineering team to meet project objectives.
• Manage priorities and communicate regularly with your Manager on progress and challenges.
• Ask questions and follow instructions as required to be able to execute tasks assigned to you.
• Analyze and summarize collected data, and work with the team to investigate and resolve problems.  
• Present results to the engineering team at the conclusion of the internship via a readout meeting.
• Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization.

Freshman/Sophomore students 

• Learn how to calibrate Vector Network Analyzers and use Power Meters, Power Sensors, and Signal Generators
• Gain expertise on how to assess performance of RF/Microwave components through S-Parameters and other non-linear parameters
• Participate in the testing of RF/Microwave products
• Contribute to other Engineering activities as appropriate
• Promote an ethics-based business culture in the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

• College undergraduate studying Electrical Engineering with an interest in RF, Mechanical Engineering or related field required. 
• Strong academic record (minimum GPA 2.8).
• Good understanding of RF components (Mixers, Passives, Amplifiers, Switches) and the theory behind RF/Microwave testing is required for candidates interested in working on new product development or characterization/testing.
• Good understanding or experience of RF electronics manufacturing processes is preferred for those looking for projects in manufacturing assembly and automation process development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere.

 CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Awareness and knowledge of and insight into the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Change: Knowledge of and ability to align the organization’s people and culture with changes in business strategy, organizational structure, technology and business processes.

• Communication: Successful communication involves five components. Verbal communication refers to your ability to speak clearly and concisely. Nonverbal communication includes the capacity to project positive body language and facial expressions.     Written communication refers to your skillfulness in composing text messages, reports, and other types of documents. Visual communication involves your ability to relay information using pictures and other visual aids. Active listening should also be considered a key communication soft skill because it helps you listen to and actually hear what others say. You need to be able to listen to understand how to best communicate with someone.

• Strategic Thinking: Understands business issues and opportunities and translates or aligns them to a vision, strategy and plans to chart a course of action.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Exercise the ability to compromise and be adaptable. 
• Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking: Ability to balance the needs of different people in a solution to a problem. Able to meet the needs of different constituents in the solution of a problem. Able to solve problems with multiple criteria that need to be met. Identifies and assesses all potential responses to a problem. 
• Integrity / Work Ethic: Deal with Conflict Properly. Report Unethical Behavior. Be upfront about your short comings. Be willing to do hard work. Take accountability for your actions. Be a team player. Respect others. Don’t abuse your power. Keep morale up.
• Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal competencies help you interact, communicate, and collaborate with others effectively. Typical examples of interpersonal skills include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence