Electrical Engineering Internship - Winter/Spring 2026

Physik Instrumente GmbH; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking an electrical engineering intern. This internship offers students the chance to gain practical experience in CAD design, cable fabrication, and electrical systems testing. The work schedule is flexible, and students will collaborate with product development engineers on innovative projects. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an electrical engineering program and have skills in CAD tools like SolidWorks. Compensation ranges from $24 to $26 per hour, based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time academic program in Electrical Engineering.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD drawings and schematics for various products.
• Fabricate cables and test electrical components.
• Assist product development with special projects.

Skills

CAD drawings

Soldering components

Testing electrical components

SolidWorks CAD

Education

Academic program in Electrical Engineering

Vocational school in engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Job description

Are you a self-motivated student who loves tackling challenging projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain practical engineering experience and work on cutting edge technology? If so, Physik Instrumente could be the place for you! As an intern at PI, you would partner with our product development engineers and gain insight into the processes and systems used to deliver our innovative instruments and technology to our customers. Students who enjoy building mechanical + electrical things and are curious about an electrical engineering career in a manufacturing environment are highly encouraged to apply. This internship will take place in our Shrewsbury, MA office.

About Us:

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI's customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences. Our customers are building the future generation of earth changing technologies and we get to contribute to these impactful advancements!

What You Will Do:

• Create CAD drawings and schematics for cables, electrical panels, PCB assemblies, and other products.
• Fabricate cables, solder components, and test electrical components and systems.
• Complete documentation for CAD drawings and associated BOMS in our ERP system.
• Assist the product development team with research for special projects.
• Work on EE integration of mechatronics systems and components through reviewing, updating, and creating wiring schematics and cable drawings.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Electrical Engineering or another related field.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with using SolidWorks CAD. Experience with DraftSight is a plus.
• Some experience with the manufacturing process and documentation methods is desired but not required.
• Vocational school in engineering technology or electrical program is highly desirable.

Shift Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, in office.
• Students typically work 40 hours a week, but hours can be flexible. All work needs to be conducted during our core business hours; the exact hours can be discussed with your manager.

The pay range for this role is $24-26 per hour. Compensation is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at [e-mail] for consideration.