Job Description

MTS Systems Corporation is a global leader in supplying test systems and industrial sensors for the vehicle, aerospace and material markets. We develop high-performance solutions that provide value to our customers while creating a unique and challenging work environment. MTS is home to some of the best technical and creative people in the world. Our customers use MTS’ hardware and software solutions to test their materials, products, and structures. The knowledge acquired by these characterizations is fundamental to validate, accelerate and improve design, development, and manufacturing processes.

If you are a student who enjoys a work environment that thrives on innovation, fast paced problem-solving, and having fun, we would like you to consider our 12-14 week paid summer internship program at our Eden Prairie, MN, headquarters.

Interns at MTS benefit from regular Lunch-and-Learn sessions that help learn about the organization while gaining technical knowledge in their areas of interest. Your internship with MTS is highlighted by activities that allow you to socialize with other interns and network with employees and senior business leaders. An internship with MTS can be an important stepping stone to a full-time position.

Primary Objective: 

The Electrical Engineer (EE) Intern will support developing and improving a wide range of electrical products focused on high performance motion control and precision data acquisition. Our controllers enable MTS Test & Simulation systems to achieve world class performance, safety, and reliability for our customers’ most challenging mechanical testing needs. The example responsibilities of EE intern include supporting of circuit board development, programmable logic design, and overall implementation of embedded hardware and firmware for control electronics and data acquisition systems.

Major Areas of Accountability:

The EE intern will support the following activities:

• Schematic capture & PCB design
• Embedded firmware and microprocessor programming
• Digital signal processing and digital filter design
• Digital Communication and third-party interfaces
• Develop and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test reports
• Provide technical support for Contract Manufacturing partners in production related issues
• Assisting documentation and processes that conform with ISO quality objectives
• Technical reports, presentations, knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• Pursuit or attainment of a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum 3.0 out of a 4.0 cumulative GPA
• Prior work on projects in a team environment is preferred
• Relevant academic projects, internship or lab experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic electrical engineering concepts of design and schematics preferred.
• Knowledge of Altium and/or AutoCAD is a plus
• Knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages preferred: Python, MATLAB, C/C++, VHDL
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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