Electrical Engineer Internships
Electrical engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with Tesla, AMETEK, and Amazon among the employers posting roles now.
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San Diego, CA, US, 92121
About Us:
Join AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in cutting-edge programmable power solutions and systems. We specialize in designing and delivering precision AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, power subsystems, and compliance test solutions. If you're ready to work at the forefront of differentiated power technologies, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-tech environment!
Internship Summary:
The Electrical Engineer Intern will support the development of AC and DC power conversion products and assist with compliance and validation activities. The role involves hands-on work in prototype builds, material validation, and certification testing to ensure product reliability and regulatory compliance. The intern will collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate new topologies, select components for improved efficiency, and address lifecycle challenges for sustaining hardware.
This is an onsite position in San Diego, CA. It is a year-round internship with an expectation of 20–28 hours per week during the school year and the opportunity to work full-time during academic breaks.
Key Responsibilities:
New AC Source Product Development
- Collaborate with senior engineers on design and development of next-generation programmable AC sources. Responsibilities include evaluating new topologies, selecting components for improved efficiency and reliability, and supporting prototype builds to extend power capability and meet evolving customer requirements.
Certification & Compliance Testing
- Assist in performing certification tests after engineering completes front-end work and coordinate with external labs (TUV, CSA, Nemko) to ensure timely compliance with global standards (CE, NRTL, IEC 61000 series, SEMI F47, OSHA-driven requirements).
Material Availability & End-of-Life Component Selection
- Address challenges with obsolete or unavailable components, extended lead times, and cost increases. Work with engineering and QA to validate alternative materials without impacting product specifications.
Validation Testing
- Support sourcing samples, building units, and completing rigorous validation for new materials and components. Critical components often require 30–40 hours of testing and approval from start to finish.
Cross-Training & Future Projects
- This individual will also be trained on multiple current product lines (SGX, AST, SQ/TA) and support verification of new features for upcoming projects. Knowledge with high voltage, high power, AC and DC outputs, power electronics topologies strongly desired.
Requirements:
- Junior or Senior year studying Electrical Engineering.
- Laboratory experience and knowledge of analytical devices such as DMM and oscilloscopes.
- Proficient in common engineering design tools, such as simulation software, mathematical analysis, schematic capture, MS Excel/Word, and database applications.
- Knowledge with PWB layout software is desirable (Altium, PADs, OrCAD)
- Knowledge of design of analog and digital electronics, working experience a plus.
- Knowledge in the use of PC-based development tools and firmware (C, C++, Visual Basic) for microcontrollers, DSPs, and user interface (data communications, GUIs) is desirable.
- Good interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to multitask effectively and meet deadlines.
- Previous internship experience is desirable.
- Must be able to commit min 20 to 28 hours per week during school year.
What We Offer:
- Intern pay range for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree: $26.00 - 30.00 per hour.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Exposure to real-world projects and cutting-edge technologies.
- Networking opportunities within the organization.
- On site manufacturing of products which will expose the intern to the following:
- Understanding how components come together in real-world production
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing Workflow
- Document Control
- Supply Chain Awareness
- On site PCBA design and assembly. Schematic & PCB Layout Design. Solder Paste Printing. Pick-and-Place. Reflow Soldering. Through-Hole Assembly.
- Working with engineers, technicians, quality teams, sales, marketing, and shipping to meet production goals.
Compensation
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
San Diego, CA, US, 92121
About Us:
Join AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in cutting-edge programmable power solutions and systems. We specialize in designing and delivering precision AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, power subsystems, and compliance test solutions. If you're ready to work at the forefront of differentiated power technologies, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-tech environment!
Internship Summary:
The Electrical Engineer Intern will support the development of AC and DC power conversion products and assist with compliance and validation activities. The role involves hands-on work in prototype builds, material validation, and certification testing to ensure product reliability and regulatory compliance. The intern will collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate new topologies, select components for improved efficiency, and address lifecycle challenges for sustaining hardware.
This is an onsite position in San Diego, CA. It is a year-round internship with an expectation of 20–28 hours per week during the school year and the opportunity to work full-time during academic breaks.
Key Responsibilities:
New AC Source Product Development
- Collaborate with senior engineers on design and development of next-generation programmable AC sources. Responsibilities include evaluating new topologies, selecting components for improved efficiency and reliability, and supporting prototype builds to extend power capability and meet evolving customer requirements.
Certification & Compliance Testing
- Assist in performing certification tests after engineering completes front-end work and coordinate with external labs (TUV, CSA, Nemko) to ensure timely compliance with global standards (CE, NRTL, IEC 61000 series, SEMI F47, OSHA-driven requirements).
Material Availability & End-of-Life Component Selection
- Address challenges with obsolete or unavailable components, extended lead times, and cost increases. Work with engineering and QA to validate alternative materials without impacting product specifications.
Validation Testing
- Support sourcing samples, building units, and completing rigorous validation for new materials and components. Critical components often require 30–40 hours of testing and approval from start to finish.
Cross-Training & Future Projects
- This individual will also be trained on multiple current product lines (SGX, AST, SQ/TA) and support verification of new features for upcoming projects. Knowledge with high voltage, high power, AC and DC outputs, power electronics topologies strongly desired.
Requirements:
- Junior or Senior year studying Electrical Engineering.
- Laboratory experience and knowledge of analytical devices such as DMM and oscilloscopes.
- Proficient in common engineering design tools, such as simulation software, mathematical analysis, schematic capture, MS Excel/Word, and database applications.
- Knowledge with PWB layout software is desirable (Altium, PADs, OrCAD)
- Knowledge of design of analog and digital electronics, working experience a plus.
- Knowledge in the use of PC-based development tools and firmware (C, C++, Visual Basic) for microcontrollers, DSPs, and user interface (data communications, GUIs) is desirable.
- Good interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to multitask effectively and meet deadlines.
- Previous internship experience is desirable.
- Must be able to commit min 20 to 28 hours per week during school year.
What We Offer:
- Intern pay range for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree: $26.00 - 30.00 per hour.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Exposure to real-world projects and cutting-edge technologies.
- Networking opportunities within the organization.
- On site manufacturing of products which will expose the intern to the following:
- Understanding how components come together in real-world production
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing Workflow
- Document Control
- Supply Chain Awareness
- On site PCBA design and assembly. Schematic & PCB Layout Design. Solder Paste Printing. Pick-and-Place. Reflow Soldering. Through-Hole Assembly.
- Working with engineers, technicians, quality teams, sales, marketing, and shipping to meet production goals.
Compensation
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
Electrical Engineer Internship Market
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Medical Devices
- Distribution & Wholesale
Tips for Your Electrical Engineer Internship Search
Apply to large employers in the fall
Structured engineering programs at larger companies open summer intern applications as early as August and close months before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-ops post much closer to their start dates, so the pipeline stays active year-round, but waiting until spring means missing the biggest cohorts.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for electrical engineer interns expect limited work history, so your portfolio does the work your resume can't. Document two or three complete projects with schematics, PCB layouts, simulation files, or embedded code, and host them somewhere reviewers can actually open and assess them.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which companies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you can reach at once.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviewing
Electrical engineer intern screens typically involve circuit analysis, signal problems, or embedded systems questions, and interviewers weigh how you explain your reasoning as much as whether you reach the right answer. Work through practice problems verbally, narrating each step, so talking through your thinking feels natural under pressure.
Target structured rotational programs early
Many larger employers run rotational or cohort internship programs specifically built to train candidates new to electrical engineering, placing interns on multiple teams across hardware, firmware, or power disciplines. These programs recruit in the fall recruiting cycle, fill fast, and reward early applicants who research the right fit.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the electrical engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles that don't fit your situation.
Electrical Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an electrical engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this level. For electrical engineer candidates, a portfolio of circuit designs, PCB layouts, or simulation projects gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an electrical engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for electrical engineer interns is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by treating every project as a work sample, without counting on an offer before it arrives.
When should I apply for electrical engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers at companies with structured engineering programs recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss a cohort that filled quietly.
Are electrical engineer internships paid?
Most professional electrical engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the range where the employer discloses it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common in engineering than in some other fields, and they typically appear at nonprofits or very small startups.
What should an electrical engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools, components, and software used, with links to schematics, CAD files, simulation outputs, or GitHub repositories so reviewers can assess your work directly. Add relevant coursework such as circuits, signals, or embedded systems, and keep everything to one page.
Are there remote electrical engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the electrical engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts in software-adjacent electrical engineering work fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational engineering internship?
Rotational engineering internships place you on two or three different teams across a single summer or semester, giving you exposure to hardware, firmware, systems, or power disciplines within one company. They're designed for candidates new to the field, recruit early in the fall recruiting cycle, and are competitive, so identify the programs that fit your interests and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get electrical engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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