Electrical Engineer (Internship-Summer 2026)

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is offering an internship for Electrical Engineers in Summer 2026. The intern will support the design and development of automation and production equipment. Responsibilities include safety compliance, assisting electricians, and working on electrical schematics. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in an Electrical field, possess good communication skills, and have problem-solving abilities. This internship is an excellent opportunity for motivated students to gain experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an Electrical related field.
• Minimum of 1 completed year in related field preferred.
• Be considered a full-time student (12 credits or more).
• Be considered a full time student (12 credits or more).
• Be 18 years or older.
• Understand and follow instructions and possess problem solving.
• Willingness to adapt to a flexible schedule and work without supervision.
• Knowledge of Electrical Schematics, Robotic Troubleshooting/Programming, Electrical Control Systems, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Proportional Control, PLC design and programming, Vision System 2D/3D.

Responsibilities

• Complete safety training and comply with departmental safety policies.
• Learn and assist electricians in making electrical adjustments.
• Support electrical staff with wiring, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Learn/assist electricians to make electrical adjustments to machinery and software to ensure efficient operations.
• Work with electrical staff to support conduit, wiring, troubleshooting, machine repair, panel building and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good oral communications

Problem solving

Positive work attitude

Dependable and responsible

1+ year coursework

Full-time student 12+ credits

Age 18+

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Dependable

Positive attitude

Flexible, self-motivated

Electrical schematics

Robotics troubleshooting

Electrical control systems

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Proportional control

PLC programming

Vision systems

Education

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical related field

Minimum of 1 completed year in related field (preferred)

Tools

PLC design and programming

Robotic Troubleshooting/Programming

Electrical Control Systems

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Internship-Summer 2026)

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.

Waupaca, WI 54981

Why Waupaca Foundry? Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,200 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

ROLE

Electrical engineering intern supports the development, design of automation, material handling, and production equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successfully complete safety training, and demonstrate ability to comply with departmental safety policy and guidelines
• Participate in WF’s 6-S Program (housekeeping)
• Learn companyprocess control documents and Departmental Work Instructions (DWIs)
• Learn/assist electricians to makeelectrical adjustments to machinery and software to ensure efficient operations
• Work with electrical staff to support conduit, wiring, troubleshooting, machine repair, panel building and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor'sdegree inElectrical related field
• Willingness to work flexible schedule
• Good oral communications
• Be enrolled in post-high school education for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Minimum of 1 completed year in related field (preferred).
• Be considered a full time student (12 credits or more).
• Be 18 years or older.
• Understanding and following instructions
• Problem solving
• Dependable and responsible
• Positive work attitude
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule, while working without supervision
• Mustunderstand or learn the concepts and supportthe following:
• Electrical Schematics
• Robotic Troubleshooting/Programming
• Electrical Control Systems
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Proportional Control
• PLC design and programming
• Vision System 2D/3D

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.