Hardware Engineer Internships
Hardware engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience building real circuits and systems, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Retail, Technology & Software, and Transportation & Logistics, with Tesla, Cisco, and Amazon among the employers posting roles now.
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Schneider Electric has a new opportunity for an Electronics Hardware Engineer Co-Op, to join our team in June 2027, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Raleigh, NC. This individual will be able to gain hands-on experience utilizing knowledge of electronics design and simulation to analyze design solutions and ensure electronics resiliency. They will work to evaluate and test product design solutions in a lab environment, supported and mentored by senior engineers with an abundance of experience.
Duration: 6 months, June 2027-December 2027
What will you do?
- Assist in the design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware solutions for power distribution and circuit protection products. As well as support electronic products resiliency with design updates, component substitution and cost optimizations.
- Modification of schematics, layout and other design documents.
- Help with prototype builds for testing.
- Write and implement test plans, including test instructions and acceptance criteria.
- Interpret test results and other data.
- Conduct root cause analysis for electronic hardware systems.
- Participate in design reviews.
- Present project summaries to internal experts.
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electronics or related engineering field.
- Understanding of electronic circuits and circuit design with courses similar to: electronic circuits, circuit analysis, electromagnetism, signal analysis.
- Ability to discuss a project you have worked on and articulate responsibilities and role.
- Basic abilities with SPICE tools, PCB design suites and MS365.
- Interest in electronics lab equipment, oscilloscopes, power supply, signal generators, etc. Experience is a plus.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work full-time based in Cedar Rapids or Raleigh, for 6-months starting June 2027
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.
What's in it for me:
- Real-world engineering experience on projects that make a difference
- Mentorship and guidance from professionals who care about your success
- Exposure to advanced tools, technologies, and industry best practices
- A collaborative culture that values curiosity, questions, and continuous learning
- A launchpad for building a rewarding technical career
#SECareers
At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $23.00-$35.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Schneider Electric has a new opportunity for an Electronics Hardware Engineer Co-Op, to join our team in June 2027, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa or Raleigh, NC. This individual will be able to gain hands-on experience utilizing knowledge of electronics design and simulation to analyze design solutions and ensure electronics resiliency. They will work to evaluate and test product design solutions in a lab environment, supported and mentored by senior engineers with an abundance of experience.
Duration: 6 months, June 2027-December 2027
What will you do?
- Assist in the design, develop, test, and validate electronic hardware solutions for power distribution and circuit protection products. As well as support electronic products resiliency with design updates, component substitution and cost optimizations.
- Modification of schematics, layout and other design documents.
- Help with prototype builds for testing.
- Write and implement test plans, including test instructions and acceptance criteria.
- Interpret test results and other data.
- Conduct root cause analysis for electronic hardware systems.
- Participate in design reviews.
- Present project summaries to internal experts.
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electronics or related engineering field.
- Understanding of electronic circuits and circuit design with courses similar to: electronic circuits, circuit analysis, electromagnetism, signal analysis.
- Ability to discuss a project you have worked on and articulate responsibilities and role.
- Basic abilities with SPICE tools, PCB design suites and MS365.
- Interest in electronics lab equipment, oscilloscopes, power supply, signal generators, etc. Experience is a plus.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work full-time based in Cedar Rapids or Raleigh, for 6-months starting June 2027
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.
What's in it for me:
- Real-world engineering experience on projects that make a difference
- Mentorship and guidance from professionals who care about your success
- Exposure to advanced tools, technologies, and industry best practices
- A collaborative culture that values curiosity, questions, and continuous learning
- A launchpad for building a rewarding technical career
#SECareers
At Schneider Electric, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $23.00-$35.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Hardware Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Tesla10
- Cisco4
- Amazon3
- Symbotic2
- Emerson1
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Consulting & Professional Services
Tips for Your Hardware Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the semester suggests
Large semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and hardware-focused tech firms open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August. Waiting until spring puts you behind cohorts that are already closing. Set a reminder at the start of each fall semester and treat it as the beginning of the internship season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hardware intern screens run on evidence, not credentials. Document two or three complete projects, PCB designs, embedded systems builds, or FPGA implementations, with schematics, CAD files, or a GitHub repository reviewers can open. Name every tool you used and describe the design decisions you made. A linked portfolio answers the question a resume cannot.
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 employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity, it widens the pool you reach and increases your chances of landing a role that never hits a general listing.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Hardware engineer intern interviews typically include digital logic problems, circuit analysis questions, or discussions of your project work. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you get it right. Run through past projects and be ready to walk through every design decision.
Target structured hardware engineering programs at larger companies
Many large semiconductor, aerospace, and electronics manufacturers run cohort-based internship programs designed to train people new to the field, with mentorship, rotations, and defined project tracks. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and carry strong conversion potential. Identify the ones that match your engineering focus and apply in the first wave of their open window.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 60% of the hardware engineer internships listed here, since many positions require lab access, prototyping equipment, or physical hardware you cannot replicate remotely. Decide what you can commit to before you start sorting listings on Migrate Mate, then filter by location and work type so you are reviewing roles you can actually take.
Hardware Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a hardware engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited professional experience at the intern level. Build a project portfolio that gives recruiters something concrete to assess: documented circuit designs, PCB layouts, or hardware prototypes with clear descriptions of your tools and process. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a hardware 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 hardware engineer interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and understanding the return-offer timeline early. Treat the internship as an audition, ask about the conversion process midway through, and do strong work without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for hardware engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, semiconductor firms, defense contractors, and major tech companies, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows opening as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role fits your profile gives you the strongest shot.
Are hardware engineer internships paid?
Most professional hardware engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and specific figures are not universal across the market. Listings show compensation where the employer discloses it, so you can compare offerings as you apply. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at companies running structured engineering programs.
What should a hardware engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show what you built, the tools and components you used, and where reviewers can see the work, a GitHub repository with schematics, a CAD or PCB design portfolio, or a linked write-up of your design process. Add relevant coursework, any lab or research experience, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote hardware engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 40% of the hardware engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Hardware roles often require lab access or physical prototyping, so fully remote positions are selective, and those that exist tend to fill fast. Apply early and filter by work type to see them before cohorts close.
What is a hardware engineering co-op?
A co-op is a structured, longer-term work arrangement, typically one or two full semesters, where you alternate between full-time study and full-time work at an employer, often repeating the cycle multiple times. Co-ops are common in electrical and computer engineering programs at universities with formal co-op partnerships. They recruit on a separate cycle from summer internships, post closer to start dates, and provide deeper project continuity than a standard internship.
Can international students get hardware 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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