Internship - Early Career, Electrical Engineering

Digital Dynamics, Inc.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Dynamics Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to gain hands‑on experience supporting the design, testing, and documentation of electrical systems used in industrial control products.

You will work with experienced engineers on schematic design, PCB development, prototype testing, and engineering documentation. Join a collaborative environment to contribute to real‑world hardware development and manufacturing, while developing skills in embedded systems and signal integrity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing, nearing completion of, or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Coursework or internship experience in analog and digital circuit design.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools and electronic testing.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analog and digital circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout activities.
• Support assembly, bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting of prototypes.
• Perform electrical measurements using oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and lab equipment.
• Help identify hardware design, component, and test-related issues.
• Support testing involving embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware‑integrated products.
• Prepare and update engineering documentation, technical reports, and change orders.
• Collaborate across electrical, firmware, test, manufacturing, and other teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Circuit design

PCB design

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Embedded systems

Firmware development

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

Eagle

KiCad

Job description

About Digital Dynamics Inc.

Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP), where all employees share in the benefit of our continued growth. Our culture fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‑term thinking.

About Digital Dynamics Inc.

Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP), where all employees share in the benefit of our continued growth. Our culture fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‑term thinking.

DDI designs and builds reliable, high‑performance control hardware for semiconductor and industrial applications. As an ISO 9001 certified company with decades of design and manufacturing experience, we create advanced controllers and I/O solutions for mission‑critical environments. All products are designed and built at our facilities in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA.

Internship Eligibility & Location Requirements

This is a paid, temporary internship opportunity expected to last approximately 3–6 months. The internship is open to individuals who are currently pursuing a college degree or who have recently completed a relevant degree and are seeking hands‑on, early‑career experience. Current college enrollment is not required.

This position requires regular onsite attendance at DDI. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the worksite for the duration of the internship. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Internship assignments are temporary and do not guarantee conversion to regular employment. However, interns may be considered for future opportunities based on business needs, performance, and available positions.

The internship pays $35.00 per hour for candidates pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree and $40.00 per hour for candidates pursuing or holding a master’s degree.

Position Summary

Digital Dynamics Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to gain hands‑on experience supporting the design, testing, and documentation of electrical systems used in our industrial control products. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to schematic design, printed circuit board development, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and engineering documentation. This internship provides exposure to real‑world hardware development and manufacturing in a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with analog and digital circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout activities


• Support the assembly, bring‑up, testing, and troubleshooting of prototypes


• Perform electrical measurements using oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and other laboratory equipment


• Help identify and resolve hardware design, component, and test‑related issues


• Support testing involving embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware‑integrated products


• Prepare and update engineering documentation, technical reports, and engineering change orders


• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, test, manufacturing, and other engineering teams


• Follow established engineering, documentation, and safety practices

Requirements

• Currently pursuing, nearing completion of, or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering


• Coursework, projects, or internship experience involving analog and digital circuit design


• Good understanding of circuit theory, electronic components, and PCB design


• Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle, or KiCad


• Hands‑on experience using oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, or similar laboratory equipment


• Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware development is a plus


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills


• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation


• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills

Equal Employment Opportunity

Digital Dynamics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.