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Electrical Engineering Intern roles are among the most accessible positions for F-1 students on STEM OPT. Your electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related STEM degree qualifies you for the 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months total to gain U.S. work experience. Every employer who hires you must be enrolled in E-Verify.
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Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to help develop robust and reliable hardware for our full line of robots. You will aid in designing the next generation of Digit, aimed at meeting customer needs at a commercial scale, and will participate in one or more aspects of the design for this robot generation.
LOCATION
This position is at our Salem, OR headquarters.
ABOUT THE WORK:
The Electrical Engineering Intern’s responsibilities include participation in:
- Robot subsystem designs
- PCBA schematic and layout design reviews
- Rapid prototyping and bring-up of electrical systems at the board level
- Debugging efforts and root cause analysis for hardware, firmware, and software defects
ABOUT YOU:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- A rising Senior, or a Masters or PhD student in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience in schematic entry and PCB layout
- Familiarity with:
- Embedded controls, high-speed differential signaling, microcontrollers, memory buses, digital design, and power electronics
- Real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as digital multimeters, logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
- Acceptable soldering skills for making rework and repairs to PCBAs
COMPENSATION
- Anticipated Base Salary Range: $55-$55 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
INTRODUCTION
Agility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit, is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence, and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make businesses more productive and people’s lives more fulfilling.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to help develop robust and reliable hardware for our full line of robots. You will aid in designing the next generation of Digit, aimed at meeting customer needs at a commercial scale, and will participate in one or more aspects of the design for this robot generation.
LOCATION
This position is at our Salem, OR headquarters.
ABOUT THE WORK:
The Electrical Engineering Intern’s responsibilities include participation in:
- Robot subsystem designs
- PCBA schematic and layout design reviews
- Rapid prototyping and bring-up of electrical systems at the board level
- Debugging efforts and root cause analysis for hardware, firmware, and software defects
ABOUT YOU:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- A rising Senior, or a Masters or PhD student in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Experience in schematic entry and PCB layout
- Familiarity with:
- Embedded controls, high-speed differential signaling, microcontrollers, memory buses, digital design, and power electronics
- Real-time hardware testing and debugging using benchtop test equipment such as digital multimeters, logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
- Acceptable soldering skills for making rework and repairs to PCBAs
COMPENSATION
- Anticipated Base Salary Range: $55-$55 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Electrical Engineering Intern
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Your school's DSO assigns a CIP code to your degree that determines STEM OPT eligibility. Cross-check it against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before you apply, because a mismatched code disqualifies your extension even if your coursework is technical.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
An employer offering you an internship must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension starts. Check enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search tool so you don't accept a role that invalidates your extension.
Target firms with active EE intern LCA filings
Companies that file Labor Condition Applications for electrical engineering intern roles are already familiar with OPT work authorization requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in your target engineering specialty before you apply.
Build your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer must sign a Form I-983 training plan that maps specific electrical engineering tasks to your degree's learning objectives. Draft it in advance with your supervisor covering circuit design, testing protocols, or embedded systems work so your DSO can authorize the extension quickly.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your intern offer
The DOL requires your compensation to meet prevailing wage standards for electrical engineering interns in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 17-2071 before negotiating so you know the floor your employer must meet to remain compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my electrical engineering degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension?
Most electrical engineering, computer engineering, and related degrees qualify if your school assigned a CIP code that appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your DSO can confirm your specific code. Degrees in adjacent fields like applied physics or mechatronics may also qualify depending on the assigned CIP code, so verify with your DSO before assuming you're ineligible.
Is an Electrical Engineering Intern position considered directly related to my STEM degree?
Yes, provided the internship involves work that draws on your electrical engineering coursework, such as circuit analysis, PCB design, signal processing, power systems, or embedded systems development. USCIS requires a clear connection between your job duties and your degree field, which is documented in your Form I-983 training plan that your employer signs before your extension begins.
What happens to my work authorization if my employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify?
You cannot work for that employer on a STEM OPT extension if they aren't enrolled in E-Verify. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement, not a formality. If an employer hires you and later fails to complete enrollment, your STEM OPT extension is at risk. Always confirm enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search before signing an offer letter for an internship.
What does the I-983 training plan need to cover for an electrical engineering internship?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your degree, the engineering tasks you'll perform, how your supervisor will train and evaluate you, and confirmation that your compensation meets DOL wage requirements. For electrical engineering interns, this typically covers design, testing, simulation, or prototyping work. Your DSO must authorize the plan before your extension is approved by USCIS.
How do I find electrical engineering internships that are open to STEM OPT students?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters listings for employers with E-Verify enrollment and verified LCA filing history in engineering roles. Many employers don't advertise OPT authorization explicitly, so filtering by verified compliance history saves time. You can also use O*NET to identify the correct SOC code for electrical engineering intern roles and target employers with matching LCA filings through DOL disclosure data.