Engineering Project Coordinator Intern

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Viking Enterprise Solutions (VES) has a rich history of leadership in providing storage and storage server platforms to hyperscale and enterprise data centers worldwide. The division leads the market with ultra-high capacity and high-performance systems. Now VES provides advanced software solutions supporting ML/AI applications for generative and inferential AI in the data center and at the Edge. Software is at the heart of what makes VES a solutions provider. Cloud native systems are designed and built to simplify the use of tools and hardware so users get the job done quickly and efficiently. VES also designs and builds NVMe flash based server appliances, JBOD storage systems and related products for a variety of data center and storage applications. Viking Enterprise Solutions products are tailored for integration into OEM, System Integrator and data center products.

Viking Enterprise Solutions is proud to be part of the Sanmina family. Sanmina is recognized as a technology leader, providing end-to-end design, manufacturing and logistics solutions, maintaining a global footprint of design and manufacturing operations in 23 countries on six continents.

Job Purpose:

The Engineering Project Coordinator Intern will gain hands-on experience in program management, supporting operations and customer interface execution. Working closely with senior program managers, this intern will assist in the success of Viking Enterprise Solutions development programs for enterprise-class products while building real-world management skills.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in tracking dependencies, updating project schedules, and learning to identify project risks and mitigation strategies under mentor guidance.
• Help gather, document, and communicate status updates regarding Engineering deliverables and overall program progress to stakeholders.
• Assist in tracking team progress toward Phase Gate criteria within our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process.
• Track committed versus actual completion dates for program milestones and maintain centralized project tracking documentation.
• Shadow team leaders during customer interactions and cross-functional coordination between manufacturing and development teams.
• Support the execution and delivery of smaller program components under direct supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (must be in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of project management principles; previous internship or project leadership experience in academic settings is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High curiosity, positive attitude, and a strong desire to learn and grow as a project management professional.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $26 - $30 per hour (depending on college year)