Engineering Intern

Responsibilities

• Using standard operating procedures, established engineering processes and basic calculations, successfully complete in an efficient and timely manner routine engineering assignments that may include research, testing, design and development.
• Develop the ability and demonstrate the initiative to complete tasks in a manner requiring less direct and immediate supervision than would be required in the initial phases of the associate engineer's employment.
• Apply engineering procedures and calculations to develop solutions to problems requiring some minor level of innovation.
• With technical guidance from more senior engineers, gather and evaluate engineering data in order to apply knowledge to relevant assignments.
• Interact in an effective and appropriate manner with other Altec personnel and customer representatives in order to complete projects and assignments.
• Develop the skills necessary to become an engineer.

Basic Qualifications

Students must:

• be able to provide documentation stating that they are enrolled full-time in a college or university and in good standing.
• be at least 18 years of age.
• have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework, or have earned sophomore class standing.
• maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• preference given to those who are able to work on site with a part-time schedule throughout the school year.

Experience Level Adjustmnt

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, Inc., there's never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first, and view people as our greatest strength. Altec has continued to grow utilizing the same values and over the years those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide. We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do. That's why today Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service; and that's why you can rely on us to provide you with the stability of a well-managed company.

Our Company:

Altec Inc., founded in 1929, is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign maintenance industries in more than 120 countries.

At Altec, advanced technology efforts are aimed, without exception, at helping customers work safer and smarter. Altec invests more resources than any other manufacturer in the advancement of safety, reliability, uptime and low cost of ownership.

Our Vision:

Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services and solutions in all markets we serve. Our values sustain that vision, our goals build upon it and our associates help to achieve it. Altec's values are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec.

Our Values:

Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development and Teamwork

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EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment where associates are treated with respect and dignity.