Applied Optimization (AO) Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Assistant InternReports to: Principal Scientist
FLSA Status: Part –Time (Non-Exempt)
Position Objective:
Provide engineering assistance to support an engineering research and development team.
Essential Functions:
Provides support and coordinates engineering activities for the Principal Scientist
Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
Maintain positive customer relations, to include projects status updates
Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work
Assist with new hire preparation activities
Prepare presentations from source materials
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate student enrolled in a program in mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or information technology
Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills
Effective organizing, planning, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving customer requirements
Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form
Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills
Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
College freshman or sophomore with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher.
Excellent high school academic record in mathematics, physics and English, ACT or SAT scores. Consistency of excellent academic performance.
Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
May be required to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance
About Our Internships:
Hours: The internship is a part-time, year-round position that requires a minimum of sixteen hours per week of work. The hours are flexible and they can change from one semester to another based on the student’s class schedule. The weekly hours can be adjusted to balance for the examinations, tests and project submissions.
About Us: Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn, OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at www.appliedo.com.
This job description is subject to change.
Please Contact:
hr@appliedo.com