Development Engineer, Electrics - Intern

Kalmar; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Kalmar Solutions, is seeking an Intern, Development Engineer Electrics to be based in Ottawa, KS for summer 2027.

The Development Engineer Electrics Intern is responsible for the development and coordination of Systems design for Electronics, Controls and Mechatronics regarding Terminal Tractor (TT) within Mobile Equipment division (MED) based on customer needs, legislation and internal requirements and according to business strategies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical, controls and mechatronic designs for our TT product line.
• Integrate electrical components into truck chassis and cabins.
• Develop Network Databases for CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Develop vehicle network topologies by implementing Kalmar Solutions standards.
• Understand current vehicle architecture and plan upgrades.
• Ensure the use of engineering standards and global product development processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls design

Mechatronics

Analytical skills

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

High School diploma

Tools

AUTOCAD 2D

INVENTOR 3D

CATIA

PRO/E

Job description

Join us and take your career to the next level

Kalmar Solutions, is seeking an Intern, Development Engineer Electrics to be based in Ottawa, KS for summer 2027. The Development Engineer Electrics Intern is responsible for the development and coordination of Systems design for Electronics, Controls and Mechatronics regarding Terminal Tractor (TT) within Mobile Equipment division (MED) based on customer needs, legislation and internal requirements and according to business strategies.

What Are Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical, controls and mechatronic designs for our TT product line.
• Integrate electrical components into truck chassis and cabins where product systems include hydraulics, pneumatics, structures and powertrain.
• Develop Network Databases for CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Develop vehicle network topologies by implementing Kalmar Solutions standards.
• Understand current vehicle architecture and plan upgrades.
• Ensures the use of engineering standards, methodologies and global product development processes into engineering team’s daily work tasks.

What We Offer You

A 10-12 week Summer Internship in an international leading company with solid values and a strong will to succeed.

Excellent opportunities to gain real world experience and insight into an automotive OEM’s engineering processes.

Location - On site in Ottawa, KS- Housing Available!

Education

What you bring to the role:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Competencies

• Knowledge required: Bill of Material Structures, CAD System AUTOCAD 2-D, INVENTOR 3-D Modeling Systems (experience with CATIA or PRO-E is acceptable) and PC Software Applications.
• Strong aptitude toward electrical, controls and mechatronic design
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of Google software including Sheets, Docs
• Strong work ethic, dependable
• High Attention to Detail