Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The incumbent will have an opportunity to work within a relevant field related to their major in order to gain work experience.  Usually the candidate for this role will be a college student who is interested in learning about our business and expanding their knowledge in work processes, analysis and support functions.

Responsibilities

• Experimentation & Testing: Assist engineering building prototypes, designing, preparing, and executing experiments.  Work and maintain laboratory workstations and equipment to ensure a safe environment for oneself and others
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed records of research procedures and methods.
• Data Analysis: Collect, process, and analyze datasets using Excel, or similar tools
• Reporting & Presentation: Summarize research findings, draft technical reports, and deliver a final presentation of your work.
• Safety & Compliance: Standard AOS CTC

Qualifications

• Education: College student preferably pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a science program.
• Academic Standing: Minimum GPA of [3.0/4.0] and in good academic standing at an accredited university.
• Technical Skills: Foundational knowledge of scientific research methodologies and hands-on laboratory or simulation experience.  Competency in all Microsoft Office software.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical abilities, excellent written/verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.  Willingness to learn and motivation to execute.
• Other: Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

Education

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.