Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Electrical Engineering Lab Intern
Hands‑on electrical engineering lab internship testing and developing hardware prototypes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Interns will work under senior engineers to evaluate and test product design solutions, develop prototypes, and create documentation, gaining experience from proof‑of‑concept through development. • Collaborate with hardware lead to develop and analyze solutions and perform competitive analysis. • Present project summaries to internal stakeholders. • Generate prototypes for testing. • Implement verification and validation test plans, defining methods and acceptance criteria. • Interpret test results and synthesize data for technical written and oral communication. • Create product definition files: schematic capture, PCB/PCBA, BOM, and specifications (Cadence preferred). • Develop, debug, analyze, and conduct root‑cause analysis for hardware and embedded systems from concept to development. • Produce user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸prototype development
- ▸test planning
- ▸data analysis
- ▸pcb design
- ▸hardware debug
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor’s (or higher) in electrical, computer, or related engineering, have a solid understanding of circuit design and basic EMC, and be comfortable with lab equipment and statistical analysis; firmware experience and Cadence tools are a plus. The role requires full‑time availability in Cedar Rapids for Summer 2026, with a possible part‑time extension into Fall 2026; applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States and no visa sponsorship is provided. • Pursuing a B.S. in Electrical, Computer, or related engineering (M.S./Ph.D. candidates a plus). • Strong understanding of electronic circuits and circuit design. • Basic knowledge of EMC. • Ability to discuss past circuit design projects and articulate role and responsibilities. • Creative and inquisitive mindset for design and system optimization; proficient with electronics lab equipment for test and debug. • Understanding of design‑for‑test, reliability in safety products, and statistical techniques for empirical data analysis. • Familiarity with thermal modeling and magnetics is desirable. • Firmware experience is a plus. • Ability to work full‑time in Cedar Rapids, IA for Summer 2026 with optional part‑time extension.
Requirements
- ▸circuit design
- ▸emc
- ▸firmware
- ▸cadence
- ▸statistical analysis
- ▸thermal modeling
Work Environment
Onsite