Engineering Assistant Internships
Engineering assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Education, with Heico, Carrier, and Tetra Tech among the employers posting roles now.
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About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role
- The Lab Assistant Engineering - Co-op will have hands-on exposure to engineering processes, electronic components, failure analysis finding through lab validation testing, basic electronic testing and rework activities under the guidance of experienced engineering personnel.
- This position will support Failure Analysis tech with daily operations, primarily focusing on warranty return documentation including engineering opportunities through troubleshooting and reporting.
- Work directly with engineering to drive changes to production products based on findings.
The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Enter and maintain warranty return information, failure analysis results, and related data within company tracking systems.
- Review and organize returned product information to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
- Learn hands-on engineering by working directly with engineering teams and running laboratory validation testing for various products.
- Assist Failure Analysis tech with tracking, organizing, and processing returned products.
- Support the preparation of basic reports, spreadsheets, and engineering documentation.
- Assist with basic electronic testing and troubleshooting using multimeters and other standard laboratory equipment.
- Use industry standard programming equipment to reprogram microcontrollers as needed.
- Perform basic soldering, component removal, and electronic rework activities as trained and directed.
- Follow established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling procedures and laboratory safety practices.
- Maintain an organized and clean engineering laboratory workspace.
- Assist engineering personnel with additional technical and administrative tasks as needed.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or any Engineering field.
- Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry applications.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter and maintain information.
- Basic understanding of electronic components and electrical principles preferred but not required.
- Willingness to learn the use of multimeters, soldering equipment, and basic electronic test instruments.
- Ability to follow written procedures, safety guidelines, and instructions.
- Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with engineering personnel.
- Prior engineering or electronics internship experience preferred.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.Benefits
This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 29 October 2026Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this role
- The Lab Assistant Engineering - Co-op will have hands-on exposure to engineering processes, electronic components, failure analysis finding through lab validation testing, basic electronic testing and rework activities under the guidance of experienced engineering personnel.
- This position will support Failure Analysis tech with daily operations, primarily focusing on warranty return documentation including engineering opportunities through troubleshooting and reporting.
- Work directly with engineering to drive changes to production products based on findings.
The candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Enter and maintain warranty return information, failure analysis results, and related data within company tracking systems.
- Review and organize returned product information to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
- Learn hands-on engineering by working directly with engineering teams and running laboratory validation testing for various products.
- Assist Failure Analysis tech with tracking, organizing, and processing returned products.
- Support the preparation of basic reports, spreadsheets, and engineering documentation.
- Assist with basic electronic testing and troubleshooting using multimeters and other standard laboratory equipment.
- Use industry standard programming equipment to reprogram microcontrollers as needed.
- Perform basic soldering, component removal, and electronic rework activities as trained and directed.
- Follow established Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling procedures and laboratory safety practices.
- Maintain an organized and clean engineering laboratory workspace.
- Assist engineering personnel with additional technical and administrative tasks as needed.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or any Engineering field.
- Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and data entry applications.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately enter and maintain information.
- Basic understanding of electronic components and electrical principles preferred but not required.
- Willingness to learn the use of multimeters, soldering equipment, and basic electronic test instruments.
- Ability to follow written procedures, safety guidelines, and instructions.
- Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with engineering personnel.
- Prior engineering or electronics internship experience preferred.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.Benefits
This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 29 October 2026Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Engineering Assistant Internship Market
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Tips for Your Engineering Assistant Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large employers close their summer engineering assistant intern cohorts as early as October or November the year before. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so the cycle never fully stops. Check listings in the fall for summer roles and again in January for spring and co-op openings.
Build a portfolio before you need it
Hiring teams for engineering assistant interns have no work history to assess, so they look for documented evidence of technical output. Publish two or three complete projects with the tools you used, whether that is linked CAD files, lab reports, circuit documentation, or a GitHub repository. Having something reviewers can open before the interview changes what they can say about you.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach without duplicating effort.
Practice the technical screen out loud before you apply
Engineering assistant intern interviews typically include a technical screen, often covering applied problem-solving, design principles, or hands-on tool questions specific to the role. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured intern programs early
Many large engineering organizations run rotational or university cohort programs built to train people new to the field. These programs offer structured mentorship and defined project rotations, and they recruit months before general intern postings go live. Identify the ones that match your discipline, check their application windows, and submit in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the engineering assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually take.
Engineering Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an engineering assistant internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level and need something concrete to assess. For engineering assistant candidates, that artifact is a linked project portfolio or design and CAD samples showing real technical output. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an engineering assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for engineering assistant interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and acting early on return-offer conversations before the internship ends. Position yourself for the possibility without counting on it, and keep applying to full-time roles in parallel.
When should I apply for engineering assistant internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before January. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves instead of arriving late to the structured programs that fill first.
Are engineering assistant internships paid?
Most professional engineering assistant 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 internships exist but are uncommon in engineering and typically tied to academic credit arrangements at the university level.
What should an engineering assistant internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history: two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools used and where to see the output. For engineering assistant candidates, that means a linked portfolio of design or CAD files, lab reports, or technical builds reviewers can open. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and put the most technical evidence at the top.
Are there remote engineering assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the engineering assistant 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 engineering assistant 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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