Design/Application Engineering Intern - Aiken, SC

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Date: Jan 3, 2021

Location: Aiken, SC, US, 29801

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview

Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.

At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.

Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.

Position Overview

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Hubbell Summer Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.

The Engineering Intern position offers a variety of opportunities including basic engineering tasks related to design, analysis, test, integration and systems engineering. Opportunities can vary from working in Lean Manufacturing, Research & Development , New Product Development, continuous improvement, product applications and more.

Engineering Interns will typically support one or more experienced engineers in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as the day-to-day operations of the engineering department. Interns will participate in additional activities/events which will help them build a strong network within the Hubbell community.

Benefits of a Hubbell Internship

Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
Work in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment
Develop technical skills specific to your major
Provides opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business

End of summer presentation to the local management team

Duties and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities will vary by Hubbell business location, but may include the following:

Gained knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location
Experience in planning and organizational skills

Engineering research and technical assistance to engineers
Review current engineering program activities to make recommendations for changes/improvement opportunities
Perform tests to assure quality control
Perform other duties as assigned
Detailed roles and responsibilities will be outlined dependent on business Group, location and the project outlined

Expectations: The intern will be expected to work full-time at 40 hours/week and will be compensated on an hourly basis.

Skills and Experience

Student must be enrolled in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Civil or STEM related degree)
Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Strong computer skills with preferred experience using CAD/related drawing software

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

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