Electrical Engineering Technician Internships
Electrical engineering technician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working electrical engineering technicians, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Tesla, Burns & McDonnell, and Fives among the employers posting roles now.
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Our 10 weeks internship program is available with various engineering teams across the company, including design, manufacturing, operations, and systems.
- Design and analyze analog/digital power electronics including conversion, distribution, and control circuits and devices.
- Write procedures, test reports, and other technical documents.
- Product specification review and compliance analysis.
- Create training documents with verification tests.
- Participate in selected Design Reviews to help present design parameters.
- Perform basic trigonometry and solid geometry calculations, when needed.
- Design electronic circuits or circuit card assemblies.
- Analyze circuit card designs under flight conditions.
- Hands-on support of development hardware testing.
- Assist in release of drawings for development hardware.
- Support the operations team in improvements to low-rate and mature product lines.
- Work with other engineers in a team environment.
- Strong interest in Aerospace design.
- CAD skills desired.
- Excellent grades, especially in core engineering courses.
- Must work precisely, accurately, and with close attention to all details.
- High level of system aptitude and knowledge.
- Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with hardware engineering tools (e.g. schematic capture, Gerber design viewers).
- Working knowledge of circuit and logic analysis, controls, and finite element analysis packages.
- Basic proficiency in operation of electronics lab bench test equipment.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program by the start of employment.
- High school thru post undergraduate degree students are encouraged to apply – Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
- The Engineering Intern is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
- The Engineering Intern is frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
- The Engineering Intern may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
Our 10 weeks internship program is available with various engineering teams across the company, including design, manufacturing, operations, and systems.
- Design and analyze analog/digital power electronics including conversion, distribution, and control circuits and devices.
- Write procedures, test reports, and other technical documents.
- Product specification review and compliance analysis.
- Create training documents with verification tests.
- Participate in selected Design Reviews to help present design parameters.
- Perform basic trigonometry and solid geometry calculations, when needed.
- Design electronic circuits or circuit card assemblies.
- Analyze circuit card designs under flight conditions.
- Hands-on support of development hardware testing.
- Assist in release of drawings for development hardware.
- Support the operations team in improvements to low-rate and mature product lines.
- Work with other engineers in a team environment.
- Strong interest in Aerospace design.
- CAD skills desired.
- Excellent grades, especially in core engineering courses.
- Must work precisely, accurately, and with close attention to all details.
- High level of system aptitude and knowledge.
- Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with hardware engineering tools (e.g. schematic capture, Gerber design viewers).
- Working knowledge of circuit and logic analysis, controls, and finite element analysis packages.
- Basic proficiency in operation of electronics lab bench test equipment.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program by the start of employment.
- High school thru post undergraduate degree students are encouraged to apply – Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
- The Engineering Intern is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
- The Engineering Intern is frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
- The Engineering Intern may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
Electrical Engineering Technician Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Telecommunications
- Distribution & Wholesale
Tips for Your Electrical Engineering Technician Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers open summer electrical engineering technician internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly so you catch structured cohorts before they close and still have time for later-posting roles.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for electrical engineering technician interns expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to evaluate. Document two or three projects showing circuit design, PCB layouts, wiring schematics, or lab testing, name every tool you used, and make the work accessible through a portfolio site or linked repository.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, since many don't recruit on campus at all. Working both channels widens the pool you reach.
Practice the technical screen out loud
Electrical engineering technician intern interviews often include a technical screen covering circuit analysis, instrumentation, or troubleshooting scenarios. Practice answering out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many larger manufacturers, utilities, and defense contractors run formal electrical engineering technician cohort or rotational programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that match your interests and submit your application in the first wave of openings.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 86% of the electrical engineering technician internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept.
Electrical Engineering Technician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an electrical engineering technician internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this stage. Build a portfolio of documented projects showing circuit design, PCB layouts, or lab work, giving 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 engineering technician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for electrical engineering technician interns is delivering on real project work, the team having open headcount, and knowing your employer's return-offer timeline early. Treat a full-time offer as a possible outcome to position for, not a certainty to count on.
When should I apply for electrical engineering technician internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, meaning applications for June start dates can open as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly means you won't miss a cohort that filled quietly.
Are electrical engineering technician internships paid?
Most professional electrical engineering technician internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Unpaid positions exist primarily at nonprofits or through academic credit arrangements, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should an electrical engineering technician internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used and link to the work, such as a CAD or PCB design portfolio, a lab report, or a GitHub repository with circuit schematics. Add relevant coursework in electronics, instrumentation, or testing. Keep everything to one page.
Are there remote electrical engineering technician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 14% of the electrical engineering technician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get electrical engineering technician 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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