Electrical Engineering Intern

MiTek Industries, Inc.; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 annual holidays

Volunteer time off

Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision

Parental Leave and Adoption Reimb.

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Job summary

MiTek Industries, Inc. offers a paid 12-week Electrical Engineering Intern program in Missouri, running May 17 through August 6. Interns are paired with a Manager and Mentor, work on impactful projects, and present outcomes at the program end.

A $6,000 stipend is available for housing and travel for internships outside your location. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting control systems for machinery, updating legacy designs, and ensuring compliance with standards and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with expected graduation Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
• GPA 3.0+; ability to accept full-time offer.
• Experience with CAD design software; AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming preferred.
• Safety system design is a plus.
• Familiarity with drafting/drawing standards is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with low voltage system design and electrical schematics is a plus.
• Basic understanding of PLC systems with remote I/O is a plus.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault is a plus.
• Understanding of ERP systems (SAP or QAD) is a plus.
• Related construction education or training preferred.
• Related training on relevant software or technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and prototype new automated industrial machinery.
• Design and program safety controllers/systems.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop PLC control software using Siemens/Emerson software.
• Assist shop personnel with control systems setup.
• Participate in development opportunities that build real-world skills.
• Collaborate and innovate in a team-oriented environment.
• Learn from mentors passionate about sharing knowledge.
• Contribute to projects that create positive change in the building industry.
• Build your professional network.
• Gain greater skills alongside MiTek mentors.
• Learn to view problems from different perspectives and create innovative solutions.
• Experience working in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Low voltage design

Drafting standards

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Vault

SAP

QAD

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

MiTek's Internship Program offers a paid, 12-week full-time experience that runs Monday, May 17th through Friday, August 6th designed for students nearing completion of their degree.

Interns are paired with a Manager and Mentor to work on impactful projects and present final outcomes at the end of the program. The program includes networking opportunities, leadership exposure, and engagement in a hybrid work environment that foster innovation and inclusivity. For internships that outside your current geographic location, we offer a $6,000 Intern Stipend to help cover your temporary housing and travel for the duration of the program.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will design, develop and support control systems for machinery including improvements to existing equipment designs and developing new machine designs. Design layouts and update legacy designs and drawing using AutoCAD Electrical. Design and update legacy safety systems and PLC programs using various software. Ensure compliance with engineering procedures and guidelines, industry standards and practices, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery that is designed, developed, and manufactured by MiTek.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and prototype new automated industrial machinery.

• Design and program necessary safety controllers/systems.

• Design and develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, electrical assembly drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault.

• Design and develop control software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using Siemens, Emerson software.

• Assist shop personnel with setup of control systems necessary to complete manufacturing.

• Participating in development opportunities that build real-world skills and prepare you for future roles

• Collaborate and innovate in a team-oriented environment

• Learn directly from experienced mentors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge

• Contribute to projects that create positive change in the building industry and the communities we serve

• Build your professional network

• Contribute to meaningful work alongside MiTek mentors to gain greater skills in your field

• Learn to look at problems from different perspectives and create innovative solutions

• Experience the importance of working in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an expected to graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; ability to accept full-time offer

• Experience with CAD design software, AutoCAD Electrical is preferred

• Experience with PLC programming is preferred.

• Safety system design is a plus.

• Familiarity with drafting/drawing standards is a plus

• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is a plus

• Familiarity with low voltage system design and electrical schematics

• Basic understanding of PLC systems with remote I/O is a plus

• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault is a plus

• Understanding of ERP system (SAP or QAD) is a plus

• Related construction related education or training preferred

• Related training on relevant software or technologies preferred

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentivebonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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