Position Summary
Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives.
At Daktronics, you'll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.
You'll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful.
What will the work look like for me?
We will expose you to multiple facets of design. You will experience a professional business environment where you can sharpen your problem solving and testing skills, grow in design abilities. With your academic growth in the classroom, we seek to provide multiple experiences during your student career at Daktronics, which may mean rotating to different job responsibilities.??
Our engineering and manufacturing capabilities are the best in the industry. We take pride in developing new features for existing products and new products to meet our customers' needs. This position may join a team of electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers. Available opportunities include reliability, product development, project design, and audio design.?
Create design solutions with AutoCAD mechanical.
Develop innovative solutions for customers' requests.
Research, design, and document product and process improvements.
Support component, product, and technology development and documentation.
Conduct component and system testing.
Balance simultaneous projects while communicating progress and roadblocks.
Complete quality work in a timely manner.???
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.??
When will I work?
Applicants should be available to work approximately 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
Where is this opportunity located?
Position located in Brookings, South Dakota.
What are the pay and perks?
The typical hiring range for this position is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour based on the location of Brookings, South Dakota. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.
Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed. Additional conditions may apply.
This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers) (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.
Qualifications
To be considered for Electrical Design Student, we require the following:
Academic Requirements:
The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credits.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Electronics Engineering Technology.
The preferred applicant will be in their sophomore or junior year of school.
Only strong academic performers will be considered and must maintain an acceptable GPA, with preference to 3.0 GPA or greater.
Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.
Other Requirements:
Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation.
Problem solving and planning skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications and ability to learn Daktronics computer systems and software.
Regularly and reliably work scheduled hours.?
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics.
Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Job ID2026-7487
LocationBrookings, South Dakota
Type Student Temporary
Shift Day
