Technical Marketing Engineer Intern

DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.

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Position Overview:

As a DigiKey Intern, you will participate in various aspects of the DigiKey department of which you are assigned. You will work alongside team members and have the opportunity to complete a capstone project which you’ll work on throughout the internship.

The Engineering Intern will play a key role in supporting DigiKey’s Technical Marketing initiatives. This modern workspace is designed for creating cutting-edge projects, developing engaging content, and showcasing the latest technologies and products. It also serves as a hub on the DigiKey campus for technical assistance and tradeshow event preparation.

In this role, the intern will gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of modern technology, equipment, and electronic products. The primary focus will be on exploring trending electronic development boards and components, then transforming that knowledge into engaging and entertaining projects.

The intern will collaborate closely with the Technical Marketing team to help launch and promote these projects across multiple platforms, including social media, video, written publications, and tradeshows. This position offers an excellent opportunity to blend engineering skills with creativity, communication, and real-world application.

Housing: Local campus housing (private room, private bath, and shared living space) is provided for interns selecting Thief River Falls as their internship home base. We are unable to provide housing for Bloomington-based internships.

This is a hybrid or essential onsite role, which will require onsite attendance

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do:

• Work hands-on with the latest technology, equipment, and electronic products

• Explore trending electronic development boards and components

• Transform technical knowledge into engaging projects and demonstrations

• Collaborate with the Technical Marketing team to create and promote content across social media, video, written publications, and tradeshows

• Gain experience in blending engineering skills with creativity, communication, and marketing

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience with modern technologies and tools

• Opportunities to design, prototype, and showcase innovative projects

• A chance to contribute to DigiKey’s mission of inspiring engineers, makers, and innovators worldwide

Must be able to:

• Identify, learn, and understand how to use equipment such as 3D printers, Soldering Stations, and more. (prior experience preferred but not required)

• Share ideas and new products/projects on social media and various areas on the company website

• Maintain technical competence through research, supplier trainings, and hands on learning 

• Provide suggestions and feedback on site features, functionality, and content to improve the customer experience 

• Manage multiple projects effectively and meet tight deadlines 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Requirements/Skills:

• Currently enrolled as an undergrad student in their Junior year in pursuit of an electrical, electronic, or computer engineer degree

• Ability to create, develop, and prototype electrical or electronic circuits

• Ability to work independently or in a team while managing multiple projects

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a helpful customer service orientation

• High organization and office software skills

Physical Requirements:

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse, and screen 

• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body 

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is determined based on a candidate’s relevant experience and their most recently completed year of undergraduate education and/or the graduate program (Masters/PhD) they are pursuing.

• For undergraduate applicants, the base pay range is $21.00 to $23.00.
• For graduate applicants, the base pay rate is $26.00 for applicants pursuing a Masters degree and $29.00 for those pursuing a PhD.

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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or careers.us@digikey.com.

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