Electrical Engineer Intern

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Danfoss Climate Solutions invites applications for an Electrical Engineer Intern position in Tallahassee, FL. This on-site role offers hands-on exposure to electrical controls, instrumentation, data acquisition, and maintenance within a collaborative engineering lab environment.

You will support design, maintenance, and documentation using EPLAN, maintain CMMS records, and contribute to safe, efficient lab operations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation, industrial test equipment, and engineering measurements.
• Understanding of analog sensor signals (4-20 mA, 1-5 V), data acquisition concepts, and test system fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, learn new technologies quickly, and work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Available to work onsite, up to 40 hours per week during the summer and 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, maintenance, and documentation of laboratory electrical control systems, ensuring drawings and technical records remain accurate and up to date using EPLAN.
• Help configure, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation and data acquisition systems that generate the high-quality test data used for engineering decisions.
• Maintain equipment records, calibration schedules, preventive maintenance plans, and spare parts information within the CMMS, helping improve reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, working closely with engineers, technicians, and controls specialists.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient laboratory environment by following safety, quality, and environmental standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Instrumentation

Data acquisition concepts

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

CMMS

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Electrical Engineer Intern

Req ID: 50633

Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type: Part Time

The Impact You'll Make

As an Electrical Engineer Intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting the laboratory systems that help bring innovative products to life. Your work will contribute to reliable testing, accurate data collection, and the smooth operation of critical engineering equipment.

This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience with electrical controls, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and maintenance processes while working alongside experienced engineers and technicians. You won’t just observe, you’ll help solve problems, improve systems, and support meaningful engineering work.

You’ll join a collaborative, multicultural team focused on technical excellence, continuous improvement, and advancing laboratory capabilities through automation, maintenance, and emerging technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the design, maintenance, and documentation of laboratory electrical control systems, ensuring drawings and technical records remain accurate and up to date using EPLAN.
• Help configure, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation and data acquisition systems that generate the high-quality test data used for engineering decisions.
• Maintain equipment records, calibration schedules, preventive maintenance plans, and spare parts information within the CMMS, helping improve reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, working closely with engineers, technicians, and controls specialists.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient laboratory environment by following safety, quality, and environmental standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation, industrial test equipment, and engineering measurements.
• Understanding of analog sensor signals (4-20 mA, 1-5 V), data acquisition concepts, and test system fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, learn new technologies quickly, and work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Available to work onsite, up to 40 hours per week during the summer and 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.

For this US-based internship, you can expect:

• A paid internship with competitive hourly compensation
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced professionals
• Exposure to global Danfoss engineering projects and career pathways

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.