Part-time Summer Intern - Engineer

Position Description

Supports one or more of the specified business functions.  Exposed to and project participation in many functional areas. Expands and enhances basic knowledge in conjunction with academic subjects of study. Interacts with supervisors, team members, project leaders and other business functions.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supports functional staffs by performing basic and repetitive assignments.
2. Participate in a variety of  assignments in functional areas.
3. Perform specific and limited portions of less complex assignments for higher-level staff.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Good working knowledge of computer software
• Candidates should have a long-term interest in specified function
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Possess poise and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and analysis skills
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Associates DegreeBachelor's Degree in Related field

Experience Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university studying toward a Bachelors/Associates  degree in specified function
• Must complete the sophomore year in the major program of study prior to beginning a co-op
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0
• This is an entry-level position therefore previous experience is not required
• Hands-on work experience in specified function is helpful

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Little physical demand; minimal handling or light materials and tools

 

 

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

 

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.