Design Engineering Intern

Pro-Active Engineering; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering seeks a detail-oriented Design Engineering Intern (Electrical) for Summer 2027 in Wisconsin. You will assist in schematic design, PCB layout, and component selection while developing test fixtures and documenting improvements.

You'll gain experience with circuit design, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional product development in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout software.
• Hands-on prototyping and lab skills.
• Interest in electronics and practical team-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with schematic design, circuit analysis, simulation, and PCB layout.
• Support electrical component research, evaluation, and qualification.
• Create and maintain component libraries and design data in Altium KiCad Eagle.
• Develop BOMs, electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specs.
• Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and debug prototypes using lab equipment.
• Support design reviews, ECOs, and design for manufacturability.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork & Collaboration

Initiative

Problem Solving

Time Management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: We\'re looking for a detail-oriented and motivatedDesign Engineering Intern (Electrical)to join our team in Summer 2027. This role will support the Design Engineering team in developing, testing, and documenting electronic products, test fixtures, and product improvements. This position provides hands-on experience with circuit design, PCB development, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional product development.

Responsibilities Assist with schematic design, circuit analysis, simulation, and PCB layout for new and existing products. Support electrical component research, evaluation, selection, and qualification. Create and maintain component libraries and design data within electronic design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad. Develop and update bills of materials (BOMs), electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications. Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and debug prototypes using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and other laboratory equipment. Assist with circuit calculations, design verification, and validation testing. Support the development of test procedures, test reports, and other engineering documentation. Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, process, and quality teams to ensure designs meet functional, manufacturability, assembly, and testability requirements. Support Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, and Test (DFM/DFT) reviews. Assist with the design, assembly, programming, and validation of electrical test fixtures and automated test equipment. Support engineering change orders (ECOs), document control, and product revision processes. Participate in design reviews, project meetings, prototype builds, and continuous-improvement activities. Follow applicable electrical safety, ESD, quality, and engineering standards.

Competencies Communication Teamwork & Collaboration Initiative Problem Solving Time Management Professionalism

Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout software (Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle, or similar) Understanding of electronics fundamentals including analog and digital circuit design Experience with lab equipment and hands-on prototyping Strong attention to detail and documentation skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Passion for electronics and eagerness to learn in a practical, team-basedsetting Pro-Active

Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.