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Department OverviewOur Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, signals intelligence and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing.
Job Description
Experience using 3D CAD software, Creo is preferred
3D printer experience is a plus
Collaborate in multi-disciplinary design teams and developing design concepts for mechanical components and assemblies
Setting up and maintaining bills of material
Support material readiness for prototyping of new products
NOTE: A candidate for full-time employee in our department must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. As an intern there will not be a need to apply for security clearance, but if an internship is converted to a full-time position, the candidate must obtain the necessary security clearance.
Basic Requirements
Candidate for this position is a student pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. (See note below)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are important. You will present the status of your progress to other team members and to management.
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeIntern
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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