Quality Engineer Student

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

Learn more About Daktronics!

Where is this opportunity located?   

Position is in Brookings and/or Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the U.S. 

What will work look like for me?    

At Daktronics, you’ll experience challenging and meaningful work; you’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative, and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We will make sure you have the knowledge needed to be successful, but you will hit the ground running!  We will do our best to prepare you for full-time employment so we can confidently encourage you to apply for our positions after graduation.  

This position will provide administrative and technical support of quality systems within Daktronics' Factories.  

• Assist the Factory Quality group in gathering process data for components or parts that have issues.  
• Perform measurement, test, inspection, and sorting activities which requires visual touch involving visual activity and fine motor skills.  
• Support Factory Quality activities, including the evaluation of components and assemblies for first articles and continuous improvement.  
• Support Factory Quality Management System: Non-Conformances (NC), Temporary Deviation Request (Variance), Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA), or others as implemented at Daktronics. 
• Perform and document audits of the production lines to determine level of compliance to quality control requirements. 
• Organize data and develop reports to support Factory Quality needs.  
• Attention to detail and professionalism in email communication with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Ability to learn basic statistical applications and analysis.  
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed to meet company goals and/or customer expectations.  

Check out our Daktronics Student Career Video.   

What is the pay and perks? 

The typical hiring pay for this position is $19.00/hour to $22.00/hour. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation. 

Students with GPA of 3.5 and above are eligible for a $500 bonus (Academic Excellence Reward) each semester completed while employed.

This position will be eligible for company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability, and accommodations.

This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics due to factors affecting the business.

Academic requirements:   

• Candidate must be enrolled as a student and registered in at least 12 credits.  
• Preferred candidate would be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, or a related degree.     
• Preferred applicant would be in their sophomore or junior year of school.   
• Only strong academic performers will be considered. Must maintain an acceptable GPA, preference to 3.0 GPA or greater.  
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered.  

Other Requirements:  

• Applicants should be available to work approximately 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Computer software experience to include AutoCAD, with Creo preferred but not required.   
• Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation.  
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.   
• Ability to successfully participate as a member of a team.   
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.   
• Ability to learn quickly.   
• Ability to effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.   
• Physical Requirements include the ability to:   
  • Work with or around odors (solder/paint/solvent/Manufacturing odors).   
  • Lift and carry up to 45lbs. and/or awkward items.    
  • Be able to stand for the full shift.   
• Ability to meet all workplace safety requirements.  
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.  
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.  

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.