Posted Position Title Intern - Electronics/Software Design Engineer

Job Number	1859592
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	Oil & Gas
About Us	GE Oil and Gas’ dynamic Measurement and Control Solutions (MCS) business provides solutions to maximize the economic performance of its customers’ operating assets through innovative and advanced measurement, sensor-based and inspection technologies, data collection, information management, decision support and control expertise. Its portfolio includes six major product lines, which lead in delivering accuracy, productivity, safety and bottom-line benefits to customers in many industries, including oil and gas, power generation, aerospace, transportation and healthcare. The Measurement and Control Solutions business is a truly global business, with offices in 60+ countries and approximately 7000 employees worldwide.
Career Level	Co-op/Intern
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United Kingdom
City	Groby
Postal Code	LE6 0FH
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Engineering department based at the Groby, Leicester site has responsibility for design and development of pressure sensing equipment worldwide. We are looking for three interns to commence in summer 2014 to work as part of our 100-strong Engineering Team. This will be an internship with real responsibilities of design in a fun environment. If you have great communication skills, are enthusiastic and are looking for a placement opportunity – we welcome your application.
Essential Responsibilities	Development of analogue and digital pressure transducers, pressure controllers or portable electrical/pressure calibrators  Qualification testing of new products  Performing engineering investigations, reporting the results and drawing conclusions  Responding to customer enquiries  Supporting the Electronics and Software Design Engineers in various customer projects and new product designs.
Qualifications/Requirements	Working towards a Degree in Electronic and/or Software Engineering  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  Strong practical skills (e.g. soldering, prototyping)  Ability to work to deadlines and solve problems under pressure  Excellent report writing and communication skills. • Working knowledge of analogue electronics, op-amp circuits, circuit design and analysis and/or • Experience of C/C++/C# in a Windows or embedded environment
Desired Characteristics	Understanding of pressure transducers and compensation techniques  Working knowledge of digital electronics including EEPROMs and microcontrollers and embedded software  Industrial/graphic design (e.g. icon and user interface design).