Electronics Engineering Intern

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company in Chicago offers a Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship where you’ll work with experienced engineers on power and control hardware behind S&C's products. You’ll be an entry-level contributor on a project, supported by a design engineer to build practical skills.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree, with coursework in circuits, electronics, and digital systems, and hands-on lab experience.

Qualifications

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university with a concentration in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, by summer 2027.
• Coursework in circuit analysis, electronics, or digital systems with basic fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies) from coursework or clubs.
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or SPICE-based circuit simulators.
• Good problem-solving instincts, communication skills, and willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Ability to work onsite in Chicago for the summer in a collaborative, fast-paced team.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support Electronics Design
• Hands-On Lab and Testing
• Data, Analysis, and Documentation
• Learn and Contribute to the Team
• Compliance

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

In-progress Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

SPICE

OrCAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

At S&C Electric Company , a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Available Shift

1st shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

As an Electronics Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on the power and control hardware behind S&C's automation, protection, and switching products, including the 6800 Controls platform and IntelliRupter . This is a hands-on, closely mentored internship built for a student who is still learning the profession. You'll be an entry-level contributor on a project or work team, supporting real hardware projects under the guidance of a design engineer while you build practical skills in circuit design, lab work, and testing. Work is closely supervised, the problems you'll tackle are meaningful but not complex, and the goal is your own growth and development as much as the work you deliver.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support Electronics Design
• Hands-On Lab and Testing
• Data, Analysis, and Documentation
• Learn and Contribute to the Team
• Compliance

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field, having completed at least the sophomore year by summer 2027.
• Coursework in circuit analysis, electronics, or digital systems, with a working understanding of basic electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Some hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies, from coursework, projects, or clubs.
• Familiarity with at least one analysis or programming tool such as Python, MATLAB, or a SPICE-based circuit simulator.
• Good problem-solving instincts and a willingness to investigate the underlying cause of an issue rather than just the symptom.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) and comfort asking questions and sharing information with the team.
• Eagerness to learn, take direction and feedback, and take ownership of your own development.
• Ability to work onsite in Chicago for the summer and to work well in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Any of the following will be viewed favorably, but is not a requirement:

• Personal, club, or capstone projects involving circuit design, PCB layout, embedded systems, or robotics.
• Exposure to power electronics topics such as power supplies, batteries, or motor drives.
• Experience with an ECAD tool such as OrCAD, KiCad , Altium, or an equivalent.
• Coursework or interest in power systems, protection and control, or the electric utility industry.
• Familiarity with microcont