Electrical Intern Job Description

Electrical Intern Job Description

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Electrical intern provides support for Plant Control Applications (PI Data Historian, Intellution (HMI), plant optimization software packages, and new technology development).

Electrical Intern Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Depending on education and background, job responsibilities may include requirements derivation and documentation, circuit design, schematic capture, simulation and analysis of power supply circuits, and/or functional checkout of hardware
Further contributions may include support to strategic engineering projects such as maintaining library of commonly used power supply and analog circuits, organizing assets for design reviews, capturing electromagnetic compatibility test data and analysis for metrics and strategic planning, and/or financial tracking of strategic initiatives
Work on the UTAS campus electrical sub metering project
Update the electrical one-line diagram (both required by OSHA, NEC, NFPA & FM Global)
Update facility infrastructure drawings
Evaluate and conduct the cost compilation for the ten year electrical infrastructure renovation plan
Assist the electrical engineer in design and project management of 2016 electrical infrastructure capital upgrades
Assist in the development and qualification of Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility (EMI/EMC) testing of a system or product
Interface with System Engineers, design engineers, and the customers as required to recommend applicable EMC tests to satisfy their requirement, verify LRU, and CCA
Assist in troubleshooting system Signal Integrity and isolate Signal Integrity effects during debugging efforts

Electrical Intern Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Electrical Intern

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EIT, FE, FAA, ISO, DO-254, CPSM, APICS

Education for Electrical Intern

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the electrical intern job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Technical, Design, Computer Engineering, Computer, Science, Computer Science, Communication, Education

Skills for Electrical Intern

Desired skills for electrical intern include:

Software packages related to field of study/industry
AutoCAD
Excel
Civil 3D
GIS
Microstation
Synchro
VISSIM
Word and Excel
MS Office and an aptitude for learning new software applications

Desired experience for electrical intern includes:

Familiarity with schematic capture tools and circuit simulation tools
Ability to set up and run bench tests using standard lab equipment like oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, bench top power supplies
Knowledge of substation design and protective relaying a plus
Self-starter who work independently with minimal direction
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree program in Electrical Engineering with an Accredited College or University
Must be working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related Engineering degree

Electrical Intern Examples

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Electrical Intern Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an electrical intern. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for electrical intern
  • Assists in design, procurement, fabrication, and assembly of electronics components for fusion research applications
  • Works in a team to develop new and innovative solutions to the implementation of scientific diagnostics (instruments)
  • Participates in the completion of non-routine and advanced tasks
  • Assists in applying scientific and engineering knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve non-routine problems
  • Presents on results of assigned projects
  • Assists in developing electronic and hard copy models, drawings, reports, records, diagrams and charts
  • Analog and Digital circuit design responsibilities for both New Product Development and “same-as-except" products
  • Complete design documentation
  • Support technicians in engineering development activities
  • Comprehensive documentation responsibility for all electrical designs including wiring diagrams/schematics, bill of materials, and design changes, test reports, design validation plan and report
Qualifications for electrical intern
  • Must be working towards an Electrical Engineering degree
  • Must be entering junior or senior year pursuing bachelor’s degree with a major in Electrical Engineering
  • Requires enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at a recognized college or university
  • Engineering, Physics or related major preferred
  • Familiar with schematic capture using industry standard software such as Altium or similar
  • The ability to understand new concepts and apply them accurately
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Electrical Intern Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an electrical intern. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for electrical intern
  • Evaluate design components of existing LiveTV designs and recommend product improvements
  • Design, assist, and execute design validation tests and electromagnetic interference qualification tests
  • Printed circuit board prototype builds
  • Build prototype cable assemblies
  • Test fixture construction (Electronic, Mechanical)
  • Assist in the design and testing of new product concepts including digital, analog and power electronics
  • Updating schematics
  • Other misc tasks
  • Analog Circuit Design, Analysis, and Synthesis
  • Probabilistic Systems and Circuit Analysis, including Worst Case Circuit Analysis
Qualifications for electrical intern
  • Knowledge of electrical equipment and design as it pertains to datacenters
  • Electrical Engineer with a power background or course work, including Electro Magnetics
  • Coursework toward a B.S
  • Possess the ability to follow general and detailed instructions organizational policies and procedures
  • Possess the ability to work independently or in a team environment
  • Applicant must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, and must be seeking an undergraduate degree in technical field of study (prefer Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Controls Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering)
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Electrical Intern Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an electrical intern. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for electrical intern
  • Learn details of and function within engineering team and test lab environment
  • Manage data, including test results, Bills-of-Material and related in the MRP system and CM EPDM
  • Update drawings, including incorporating Engineering Change Orders through release
  • Develop and release component/part specification data records
  • Provide support to Engineering in support of application and development opportunities
  • Gather data on existing products to better complete existing production documentation
  • Support IR&D, and general design analyses and design validation
  • Will assist with equipment reliability program and identify areas of improvement
  • Will work with engineers to provide equipment specifications for the purchase of new instrumentation and electrical equipment
  • Will work with designers on determining cable and conduit sizes and other installation requirements
Qualifications for electrical intern
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree program in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at an accredited college or university
  • Basic knowledge of circuit design, prototyping techniques, electromechanical mechanisms, circuit board design and embedded control programming using C preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude – hands on
  • Currently in pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or other related field required
  • 2nd or 3rd
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Electrical Intern Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of electrical intern. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for electrical intern
  • Generates schematics and BOMs under the supervision of a Design Engineer
  • Performs validation work under the supervision of the Design Engineer
  • Performs Component selection
  • Generates ECN documentation under the supervision of the design engineer
  • Performs mechanical assemblies using a variety of hand tools (wrenches, drivers, sockets, etc)
  • Checks PCB layouts, schematics and mechanical drawings
  • Sets up test stations and equipment
  • Maintains records on work performed, analyze data collected and report results (metrics)
  • Assists Engineering Team in developing test procedures for new products
  • Documents test, assembly and debug procedures
Qualifications for electrical intern
  • Must be currently enrolled (as a Junior or Senior) in an accredited Electrical Engineering degree program and have 0-2 years experience
  • Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate technical information
  • Must work well on team
  • Must be working towards a minimum of an Associate Degree in an electrical discipline
  • A GPA of 2.75 or higher is required
  • The school’s curriculum must fit our electrical needs/requirements
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Electrical Intern Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of electrical intern. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for electrical intern
  • Ability to learn how to use the codes and specification, working with CAD and electrical designers, Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change process, and Capital Value Process (CVP)
  • Participate on safety studies including HAZOP studies, Process Hazard analysis (PHA), and drive the Management of Change (MOC) process on small capital and expense jobs
  • Assist Test Lab Engineers with design and build of electronic ballast load bank to increase testing capacity
  • Assist Engineering Manager with various Engineering projects involving outside supplier design changes, reporting, engineering metrics
  • Compile and maintain test reports, procedures, prototype requests, equipment specification, equipment warranty data, service and maintenance logs
  • Assist in preparation of engineering documentation packages for customers
  • Help the lead engineer ensure that engineering design, documentation and process problems are resolved in a timely manner
  • Support the design and development of units from concept through qualification
  • Maintain logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
  • Support plans for production fixtures, test procedures and test equipment
Qualifications for electrical intern
  • Must be able to commit to a 3-6 month internship
  • Engineering student pursuing Electrical, Mechanical or Electromechanical degree
  • Requires an understanding of the electrical products and physical phenomena being evaluated as part of the developmental campaign
  • Sufficient mathematical and hands-on testing skills are required in order to appropriately operate equipment safely and accurately, to properly collect and analyze data
  • Must have the technical aptitude necessary to perform the tasks and engage as a team player that is detail oriented, communicates well, and follows through
  • Must be student advancing toward a BSEE or MSEE degree

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