Electrical Sourcing Engineer Intern

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Sourcing Intern to support our Electrical Category team. This internship provides hands-on experience in supplier sourcing cost analysis technical evaluation and supply chain coordination for electrical components and systems. The intern will work closely with engineering sourcing supply chain quality and suppliers to ensure cost-effective and technically compliant sourcing solutions. This will be an excellent learning opportunity to develop business and technical skills.

By the end of the internship the candidate will gain:

• Practical exposure to strategic sourcing in the electrical domain.
• Understanding of supplier selection and evaluation processes.
• Experience in cost analysis and supply chain coordination.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience in an engineering-driven environment.
• Project management / Net Savings initiatives

Responsibilities

Essential functions:

SPECIFIC DUTIES ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Assist in evaluating suppliers for electrical components (e.g. connectors wiring harnesses PCBs circuit breakers transformers sensors).

Support RFQ (Request for Quotation) preparation analysis and cost comparison.

Conduct technical and commercial benchmarking of electrical parts and suppliers.

Collaborate with engineering teams to review drawings specifications and BOMs (Bill of Materials).

Participate in supplier audits capability assessments and performance evaluations.

Assist in cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE Value Analysis/Value Engineering).

Track supplier lead times quality metrics and delivery performance.

Support new product introduction (NPI) projects from sourcing perspective.

Qualifications :

Education/Training: Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field.

Experience: 0 years 

Additional Information :

We offer

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email .

The compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 - $35.00/hr and will vary depending on factors including level of school completed and type of position requirements for skills whether technical or non-technical.  We are committed to ensuring our interns are fairly compensated for their valuable contributions.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time