Electronics Technician Intern

OceanComm, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close mentorship and training

Flexible schedule with core hours

Access to prototyping and CNC/3D print

Co bbot and CNC mill access

Job summary

OceanComm, Inc. is seeking an internship-friendly electronics technician to help ramp up manufacturing of undersea modems and integrated sensors. You will assemble PCBAs, perform tests, and troubleshoot hardware while learning CAD/CAM and scripting for semi-automated setups.

Field deployment and at-sea testing are part of the role, with mentorship and potential for full-time opportunities after graduation. The role emphasizes hands-on electronics work, soldering, and the chance to contribute to

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Hands-on electronics assembly, soldering, and basic electrical test equipment.
• Willingness to learn surface mount soldering, rework, PCBA troubleshooting, machining, and scripting.
• Willing to travel up to 20% and work on a boat to deploy modems at sea.

Responsibilities

• Help ramp up manufacturing of modems and ensure quality through testing.
• Design, build, and script semi-automated test setups.
• Build and troubleshoot PCBAs, sensors, and other electro-mechanical hardware.
• Integrate modems into undersea drones and test at-sea systems.
• Design and machine mounts and housings using CAD/CAM and CNC mill.
• Handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines.
• Participate in continuous improvement and provide feedback.
• Contribute to team culture and product knowledge development.
• Keep workspace clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering

PCBA troubleshooting

Test equipment handling

Education

Associate degree in Electronics / Mechatronics / related field

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC milling

3D printing

Job description

Join OceanComm’s engineering team and help build undersea drones, intelligent sensors, and other cutting‑edge undersea technology. This is a hands‑on role for students in electronics, electromechanical technology, mechatronics, or related technical programs who want real experience with PCB assembly, test setups, troubleshooting, and field deployment. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and technicians, receive training, and contribute to products used in defense, offshore energy, and oceanographic research. Many of our past interns have gone on to join OceanComm full‑time, and if you perform well, you will be considered for a full‑time role after graduation.

About Us

Underwater, the wireless transfer of a single picture used to take an hour. We brought to market wireless modems that transfer data 100 to 1000 times faster. Legacy modems were basically status/command links; our modems can control undersea drones with live video feedback, a game changer for exploring the underwater world. Because radio waves attenuate quickly underwater, our modems use sound waves to communicate.

What You Will Do

• Help ramp up manufacturing of our modems and ensure quality through testing
• Design, build, and script semi‑automated test setups
• Build and troubleshoot printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), proprietary sensors and other electro‑mechanical hardware
• Help integrate our modems into undersea drones and other cutting‑edge maritime systems and test the integrated systems at‑sea
• Design and machine mounts and housings using CAD/CAM software and a CNC mill
• Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Be an active participant in continuous improvement activities, provide feedback on ways we can improve our manufacturing operations
• Help build a positive and collaborative team culture that promotes product knowledge and skills development
• Keep the workspace clean, organized, and safe for yourself and your colleagues

Requirements

• Progress towards an associate degree in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, with an emphasis on micro‑electronics
• Hands‑on experience through coursework, projects, or work in electronics assembly, soldering, and use of basic electrical test equipment
• Willingness to learn and expand your skillset in surface mount soldering and rework, PCBA troubleshooting, machining, and computer scripts
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time
• Ability to work on a boat to deploy and operate modems at‑sea
• Ability to lift 35 lbs regularly
• U.S. Person

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in surface mount soldering and rework
• Experience troubleshooting PCBAs using standard electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and digital multimeters
• Experience with computer‑aided design, 3D printing, and/or machining
• Experience developing computer scripts, for example, to interface with lab equipment or automate tests
• Experience reworking BGAs
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 400 VDC
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex PCB schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment specs and test procedures

Benefits

• Close mentorship and continuous professional training
• Flexible work schedule with core hours
• Access to advanced prototyping and manufacturing equipment, including a CNC mill, cobot, and a range of 3D printers

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $22–$30 per hour. Actual pay will depend on the candidate’s experience and skills demonstrated during interviews and other evaluations.

OceanComm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet.