Critical Systems Engineer Intern

Richardson, TX

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What you will be doing

We are seeking a dedicated Intern Critical Systems Engineer with a focus on electrical or mechanical engineering skills to join our team. The intern will work closely with our critical systems team to support the design, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical infrastructure components. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in managing high-reliability systems within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, installation, and testing of critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support the monitoring and maintenance of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup generators, HVAC systems, and other critical infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with team members to conduct performance assessments and implement efficiency improvements.
• Participate in emergency response drills and contribute to disaster recovery planning.
• Research industry trends and best practices related to critical systems engineering.

What your background should look like 

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles as they relate to critical infrastructure systems.
• Familiarity with data center operations, power distribution systems, cooling technologies, and facility management is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Exposure to real-world applications of critical systems engineering concepts.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact operational resilience.

If you are enthusiastic about critical systems engineering and eager to enhance your technical skills in a hands-on setting, we invite you to apply for this internship opportunity.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. 

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Schedule

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned