Fall/Winter Co-Op: Electrical Engineer

　　Location PA, Malvern

　　Department Internship

　　Employment Type Full Time

　　Have you ever used the self-checkout in a Walmart, Target or Home Depot? Played the slots at an MGM Casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you’ve answered with a resounding “YES”, then you’ve done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI). We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

　　Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by: >2,300 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices and national service branches.

　　Expected start date: September 23rd, 2024

　　Expected end date: March 25th, 2025

　　WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

　　The Electrical Engineer Co-Op will provide support our analog hardware design team, gaining the widest exposure to all of our business functions that make CPI work! This includes the resolution of production support issues, evaluation of obsolete parts, maintenance and identification/implementation of cost reduction opportunities. The position will require interaction with Engineering and Supply Chain peers as well as Senior Leadership, Manufacturing and external suppliers.

　　You will gain exposure to:

　　Working with Engineers onresearch, development, testing, documentation, and design of all CPI products

　　Design, develop, and test proof of concept and system level prototypes

　　Support production related issues and quality assurance

　　Design and conduct experiments to verify product functionality

　　Utilize specialize engineering equipment to test and validate concepts and system level designs

　　Analysis and resolution of production and field issues related to analog, digital and microcontroller-based electronics hardware.

　　Analysis and resolution of electronic part obsolescence issues.Will be responsible for timely response to end-of-life issues affecting production.

　　Participation in hardware discipline activities including hardware design reviews.Includes direct interaction with Hardware Technical Manager during development of discipline processes.

　　Examples of projects:

　　Productivity : Replace electrical components in current CPI designs to reduce cost and perform theoretical calculations, contribute to circuit design changes, prototyping, qualification testing, documentation and reporting associated with the project.

　　Shortages : Creatively solve challenges to ensure a steady and uninterrupted flow of materials for efficient production processes. Assist in addressing and resolving issues related to the scarcity of critical components by participating in assessing the feasibility of using substitute components, collaborating with procurement teams to secure necessary resources, and redesigning products to accommodate available materials.

　　Production support : help the company respond to unexpected issues that disrupt the manufacturing process. Assist in analyzing data to identify root causes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to find solutions, and possibly designing temporary fixes ot workarounds to keep production floor running smoothly.

　　WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

　　Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering disciplines

　　Some exposure to analog/digital circuit design

　　Key Attributes for Success

　　High energy levels and curiosity to solve multi-disciplinary problems

　　Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

　　Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

　　Ability to interface with personnel from various departments, levels and cultures across the globe

　　The ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines

　　A team player and the ability to work in a matrix organization

　　Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing

　　PROGRAM DETAILS

　　Position Location

　　Job Location: 3222 Phoenixville Pike, Ste. 200, Malvern, PA 19355

　　Transportation to work: Car required

　　Travel required for position: No

　　Interview Process

　　2 interviewsCompensation Information

　　Compensation status: Hourly Paid

　　Approximate Hours per Week: 40

　　Position Requirements/Restrictions

　　Junior and Senior level students only

　　Minimum GPA: 2.50

　　Pre-Employment Screening Requirements: Background check

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　　Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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