Electrical Engineer Intern

Neogen Corporation; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Neogen Corporation is offering an Instrumentation Intern position in Oakdale, MN for roughly 12 weeks starting May 2027. The role supports design, analysis, testing, and debugging of electronic circuits, with hands-on prototype work, team collaboration, and a final presentation of findings.

Students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Electronics Engineering will gain practical experience, mentorship from professionals, and exposure to cross-functional projects within a corporate

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Preferred: experience with embedded platforms (Raspberry Pi, Arduino) and Altium Designer.
• Previous internship or leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, testing, and debugging of electronic circuits and subsystems.
• Assemble and evaluate electronic prototypes.
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners as needed.
• Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Electronics testing

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

Job description

Electrical Engineering Intern

Instrumentation Intern - Summer 202

Location

Oakdale, MN

Duration

Approximately 12 weeks, beginning May 2027

About Us

At Neogen, we are committed to developing future talent by providing meaningful internship experiences that offer real-world exposure, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to business priorities.

Position Summary

The Instrumentation Intern will support key initiatives within the department while gaining hands-on experience in a professional corporate environment. This internship provides an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop valuable career skills.

Internship Project

The intern will work on a structured project designed to:

• Address a meaningful business need
• Deliver measurable outcomes
• Be completed within the internship timeframe
• Provide exposure to cross-functional collaboration
• Result in a final presentation and/or deliverable

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, testing, and debugging of electronic circuits and subsystems.
• Assemble and evaluate electronic prototypes.
• Participate in team meetings and project discussions
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners as needed
• Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship
• Complete additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
• Minimum GPA requirement: 3.0
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Understanding of analog and digital circuits.

Preferred

• Experience with embedded platforms including raspberry pi, Arduino, or other microcontrollers
• Proficient with Altium Designer
• Previous internship or leadership experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

What Interns Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with food safety testing instruments
• Exposure to real business challenges and projects
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities with leaders and team members
• Professional development opportunities
• Experience presenting business recommendations to leadership

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the student will:

• Develop knowledge of the industry and business operations
• Strengthen professional communication skills
• Gain practical experience applying academic concepts
• Build project management and problem-solving capabilities
• Deliver a final project demonstrating business impact

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Professional development activities
• Networking opportunities
• Participation in intern events and learning sessions

Equal Opportunity Statement

Neogen is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world's food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.