Electrical Engineer / PCB Designer Intern - Summer 2027

Motorola Solutions; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a PCB Design Intern in Florida to support ECAD schematic capture and physical layout tasks. You will assist with component placement, routing, and documentation, contributing to high-density layouts and process improvements. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related fields and will graduate after December 2027.

U.S. work authorization is required; CPT for master’s students is accepted.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Architecture Design, Industrial Design or related field.
• Must graduate on or after December 2027.
• U.S. Citizenship, permanent residence, or MS student with work authorization (F1 CPT accepted for masters).
• Experience with ECAD tools and PCB design processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist design layout of components, products and circuit boards.
• Perform enhancements and modifications to design layouts.
• Support creation of documentation, files and reports for PCB projects.

Skills

ECAD schematic capture

PCB layout

High-density routing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Our Printed Circuit Board Design Operations team brings electronic circuits to life in the physical form. Using layout software, the PCB design process combines component placement and routing to define electrical connectivity on a manufactured circuit board.

Job Description

This position requires ECAD electrical schematic capture and physical layout tool experience or the desire to learn ECAD electrical schematic capture and physical layout tool skills. The intern can expect to take part in the following tasks:

• Plans and assist the design layout of components / products / circuit boards
• Performs enhancements and modifications for design layout
• Ensures that designs are free of process defects
• Performs high-density routing, develops symbols, and generates files, reports, and electronic PCB documentation
• Develops methodologies to enhance productivity

The intern must enjoy working on a computer for long periods of time and be a fast learner.

Basic Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Architecture Design, Industrial Design or a related field. Must graduate on or after December 2027. Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident or be an MS student with work authorization (F1 Visa on CPT accepted only for masters-level students).

Travel Requirements

None

Position Type

Intern

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.