Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Internship
GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech
Internship
On-site
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Engineering Internship! (MECH, INDUST, ELEC)
JR or SR Undergrad
Part-time - $16.00 per hour
GeoSonics, Inc., a seismic consulting company, is seeking an Engineering Intern to join our team at our St. Petersburg, Florida location.As an Engineering Intern, you will be responsible for assisting in all projects related to the research and design of our new and existing seismograph systems to include various sensor suites.
Who We Are:
GeoSonics, Inc. uses web-based technology and innovative remote monitoring systems to measure vibration and environmental data. Our seismic consulting services are used in the construction, mining and energy industries. With over 75 years in business, GeoSonics, Inc. is an industry leader – proud of our expertise and experienced team of professionals.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Evaluate power systems, including battery performance, solar charging, and power management.
- Shock and vibration testing of hardware, ensuring devices withstand transport and in-field use.
- Support field teams with physical installation brackets, pole mounts, or protective cases.
- Assist in PCB testing and validation for signal integrity, solder quality, and sensor connections.
- Help develop test fixtures for validation of circuit boards.
- Support calibration of analog sensors (transducers) for vibration and acoustic monitoring (e.g., geophones, accelerometers, microphones).
- Assist in machine fabrication and assembly using various power tools.
- Support production equipment maintenance of mills, drill presses, lathes and bandsaws.
- Document and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safety, assembly, and testing.
- Track inventory usage and help manage BOMs (Bills of Materials) to ensure components are available and efficiently used.
The internship will provide a real-world application of engineering principles for technology in construction and mining industries. You will gain an understanding of electronic component assembly and sensor systems. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing).
Your Background, Skills and Experience:
- Undergraduate Junior or Senior preferred
- Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
- Experience with electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, Electronic loads, digital multimeters, or signal generators
- Knowledge of analog, digital circuits and calibration
- Design by prototyping or fabrication (3D Printing)
- Programming Languages: Python, MATLAB
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Technical writing, Procedure development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated to quality
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working independently or in collaboration with others
- Take direction well and show initiative