Technical Marketing Engineering Intern

DigiKey Electronics
United States, Minnesota, Thief River Falls
701 Brooks Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 29, 2024
DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page. ______________________________________________________________________ Position Overview:As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey department of which you are assigned. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you'll work on throughout the internship. The Technical Intern for DigiKey will assist the team to develop technical projects and content that helps further our engagement with our maker/startup community. This can include creation of projects, 3D print designs, workshops, blog posts, and videos that show supplier products in-use. With DigiKey's wide selection of products the intern may develop and architect solutions by combining products from multiple vendors and create engaging projects, tutorials, and blog posts. The intern will also assist DigiKey Technical Marketing Content Developers to generate technical content that is electronically delivered on the web with customer needs as the key goal. Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships. This is a hybrid role which will require onsite attendance. Responsibilities: Demonstrate the ability to self-learn new products/devices and master their operations quickly Work independently and able to meet project milestones/deadlines in a remote office environment Identify, develop, collect, and organize technical content that is deployed online for customer engineers to learn about and apply devices that Digi-Key sells.A partial list of technical content includes: Digital Calculators, application notes, tutorials, circuit designs, technical videos, links to other Digi-Key website content, articles, lists of complementary and alternative devices, etc. Assist with content curation and working together with marketing leadership to ensure the technical content is on point with Digi-Key branding Assist with technical content creation to drive engagement and quality leads Create and curate technical content for various areas on the company website Maintain technical competence through research, supplier trainings, and hands on learning Provide suggestions and feedback on site features, functionality, and content to improve the customer experience Manage multiple projects effectively and meet tight deadlines Requirements/Skills: Currently enrolled as an undergrad student in pursuit of an electrical, electronic, or computer engineer degree Ability to create, develop, and prototype electrical or electronic circuits Ability to code at a high level in Python, Arduino, and more Ability to work independently or in a team while managing multiple projects Understand the usage and operation of basic lab equipment including oscilloscopes, lab power supplies, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and signal generators Understanding of Junior year level electronics, preferably basic knowledge of: microprocessors/controllers, voltage regulators, RLC concepts, transistors (Bi-Polar and FETs), analog and digital design Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a helpful customer service orientation High organization and office software skills Must demonstrate the following behavioral competencies: attention to detail, communication, customer/client focus, ethical conduct, initiative, manages execution, personal effectiveness/credibility, positive attitude, problem solving, professionalism, project management, thoroughness & time managementcustomer/client focus, ethical conduct, initiative, manages execution, marketing capacity, personal effectiveness/credibility, positive attitude, problem solving/analysis, professionalism, project management, time management and thoroughness Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. Physical Requirements: Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body Compensation: The base pay range for this position is: $20.00 to $35.00 Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate's work experience in related roles; the candidate's knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position. ______________________________________________________________________ DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Pay Transparency