Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Stellar Industries Inc; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Industries, Inc. offers a paid Electrical Engineer Intern position. The role works with Design Engineering on a range of tasks and projects in a manufacturing setting, providing practical application of classroom knowledge.

You will design control system components, create schematics, troubleshoot, test, and prepare technical reports while complying with safety and quality procedures. Current undergraduates in electrical engineering are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with CAD-based schematic tools (SOLIDWORKS Electrical or Altium) preferred.
• Familiarity with CAN bus protocols (J1939/CANopen) is a plus.
• Strong math and physics foundations; problem solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design of control system components including motor controllers and wire harnesses.
• Create schematics and wiring diagrams using CAD tools for vendors and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic components and test systems.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies with meters, scopes, and analyzers.
• Compile data and prepare reports on research and testing of products.

Skills

Solidworks Electrical

Altium

CAN bus

Microsoft Office

Critical Thinking

Active learning

Applied math

Applied physics

Programming languages

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

Altium

Job description

Description

Summary: The Electrical Engineer Intern works closely with other Design Engineering employees on various engineering tasks and projects. The responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer Intern vary based on assignments and department needs. At Stellar Industries, Inc. we strive to provide interns with an understanding of design engineering functions in a manufacturing organization as well as opportunities to apply what has been learned in the classroom in a dynamic business setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in design of control system components to include but not limited to motor controllers, wire harnesses, control panels, valve drivers, and wireless remote-control systems.
• Create schematics and wiring diagrams for wire harnesses and circuit boards using CAD tools for communication to vendors, manufacturing department and customer service.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic components, including programmable controls, wire harnesses, power supplies, and test equipment as well as chassis power and control systems.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test fixtures and diagnostic instruments such as a multi-meter, oscilloscope, network analyzer and wireless field strength meter.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute specifications for purchasing, manufacturing and installation standards.
• Compile data and prepare reports related to research and testing of new and existing products.
• Responsible for complying with safety and quality systems procedures, as required.
• Promote a productive and non-disruptive work ethic within the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Competencies Desired:

• Knowledge of computers and electronics design techniques, tools and principles.
• Experience with Solidworks Electrical, Altium or similar CAD based schematic software
• Experience with CAN bus communication protocols, J1939, CAN Open, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Operations Analysis and Critical Thinking.
• Complex problem solving with emphasis on active learning.
• Strong applied math and applied physics skills.
• Knowledge of common application programming languages.
• Teamwork Orientated.

Education and Experience:

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or other related field.

Stellar Industries, Inc. offers a paid internship and has had tremendous success hiring our interns upon their graduation. As an intern at Stellar Industries, Inc., you will acquire general engineering skills and understanding of manufacturing capabilities, along with real world experience.

Requirements

Internships, Engineering