Electrical Engineering Intern

Role Overview

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in energy systems, laboratory research, and controls and automation.

Program Highlights

• 6-month internship (01/05/2027 to 06/30/2027) within the Valves Group.
• Meaningful work and project assignments.
• Networking opportunities with peers and executives.
• Exposure to different divisions of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the engineering group to address a technical challenge in firmware and hardware.
• Gain hands-on experience with Power Generator hardware and laboratory equipment.
• Develop an understanding of hardware and firmware testing on actual RF power generators.
• Familiarize yourself with professional software/hardware development practices.
• Interfacing with embedded devices and laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes.
• Exercise the existing testing framework to integrate new test automation components and GUIs.
• Creating circuits, devices, and sensor networks to monitor and control products.
• Handling simple low-power electrical and electronic wiring (e.g., 110V AC, Ethernet, RJ45, SMB, BNC).
• Handling high-voltage products (e.g., 280/480VAC).
• Design of Printed Circuit Boards, simulation, and design of firmware associated with the boards.
• Creation of automated test scripts to test various parts of the embedded firmware.
• Participating in the product development process, including stand-up meetings, planning sessions, grooming, reviews, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
• Following the software development process.
• Attending various meetings, such as 1-1s with managers and/or mentors, staff meetings, and ad-hoc discussion meetings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working experience with terminals, such as shell, telnet, and ssh, on Windows and Linux (Ubuntu).
• Familiarity with python3, its development ecosystem, and common design patterns.
• Basic knowledge of networking (e.g., TCP/UDP, IP routing, network interface cards and drivers).
• Basic knowledge of source code version control systems, the code review process, Continuous Integration services, and industry common coding styles.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree program in Electrical/Computer Engineering with concentrations in embedded system, electronic design, power electronics, or relevant majors.

Compensation

• $23.00–$31.00 per hour.