Hardware Engineer Intern

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) in Minnesota offers an internship for students in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science. You will design industrial automation hardware schematics, layouts, and BOMs while collaborating with software, controls, manufacturing, and panel shop teams to ensure successful project execution and handoff.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, daily progress reporting, and a 5-day work week at the Eagan, MN location, with exposure to UL508A standards and startup activities at

Qualifications

• Pursuing an education in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Ability to work in Eagan, MN location 5 days/week.
• Report progress daily to leadership team to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking.
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing industrial automation hardware schematics meeting customer requirements.
• Create hardware layouts, wiring drawings, and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with software, controls, manufacturing, and panel shop teams for project execution and handoff.
• Develop and execute hardware documentation and quality verification before production release.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues during development, manufacturing, and startup phases.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards including UL508A.

Skills

Education in EE/CS

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Willing to travel

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (in progress)

Job description

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family‑owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff (KE) means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you. This position will start May 2027.

Job Description

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in designing industrial automation hardware schematics that meet customer requirements.
• Create hardware layouts, wiring drawings, and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with software, controls, manufacturing, and panel shop teams to ensure successful project execution and production handoff.
• Develop and execute hardware documentation and quality verification processes prior to production release.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware‑related issues during development, manufacturing, and startup phases.
• Ensure hardware designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including UL508A standards.
• Support the implementation of industrial networking and communication systems.
• Support occasional startup and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• Currently pursuing an education in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other disciplines.
• Ability to work in our Eagan, MN location 5 days/week.
• Ability to report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willing to work on some out‑of‑town projects.

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $20 - $25/hour

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying conditions

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

KE participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E‑Verify, please review the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.