Electrical Engineering Intern - Testing Engineering

Otis SE; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Test Engineering in Bristol, CT seeks an Electrical Engineer Summer Intern for May/June 2027. You will work with the Test Engineering department to support testing of components and systems, including test rigs and hoistways in the Bristol Test Tower.

You will gain hands-on experience in electrical hardware testing, data analysis, and lab practices, while collaborating with global engineering teams and mentors. The program emphasizes problem solving and real-world project exposure.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electrical measurements and test methods.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools such as Python or LabVIEW is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and report generation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of test rigs for hoistway testing.
• Support environmental and component-level qualification tests.
• Collaborate with technicians, test engineers, and electrical engineers.
• Identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.

Skills

Electrical measurements understanding

Oscilloscopes familiarity

Python LabVIEW scripting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Location: OT499: BTT - BRISTOL, CT 99 CENTURY DRIVE, BRISTOL, CT, 06010 USA

Internships at Otis are rewarding and challenging, providing you with the opportunity to gain experience, grow, and develop through meaningful projects that drive our business. Our comprehensive internship program will allow you to gain firsthand experience and broaden your sales, communication, and business acumen skills. You will be immersed in the Otis culture where we collaborate to best serve our customers; and where we empower and inspire each other through support, autonomy, and trust.

Testing is an important function that allows Otis to qualify components and systems to customer requirements. Otis Test Engineering in Bristol, CT is looking for an Electrical Engineer Summer Intern for May/June 2027 to work with the Test Engineering department to support a variety of component and system level testing including the design and development of test rigs. Specific project(s) to be determined closer to summer 2027. Over the ten weeks you will be exposed to hoistway testing in our 28-story Bristol Test Tower and to environmental and component level qualification tests in Quality Assurance Center. You will be required to work closely with technicians, test engineers, and electrical engineers from our design center in Farmington as well as other global offices.

We are seeking a dynamic individual that likes to work on multiple projects and enjoys getting involved in solving problems, identify areas for improvement and taking initiative to come up with solutions. You may be involved in root cause analysis of field related issues, replicating failure modes in the lab, addressing problems with test rigs/hoistways or designing new fixtures/tests. If you have a genuine curiosity in understanding how things work, this position is for you.

Education:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of electrical measurements and test methods.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and report generation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What You Will Gain:

• Practical experience in electrical hardware testing and validation.
• Exposure to product development processes within a global engineering organization.
• Experience working with industry-standard laboratory equipment and test methodologies.
• Opportunities to contribute to real-world elevator control, drive, communication, or electrical system development projects.
• Mentorship from experienced test and electrical engineers and technicians.

The hourly range for this role is $25/hr to $30/hr. We may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.