SUMMER 2027 Engineering Intern - Electrical

Southworth Products Corp.; Falmouth (ME); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Southworth International Group in Maine is offering a Summer 2027 Engineering Internship - Electrical. The role introduces you to our products, SolidWorks, and PDM; you will build modeling skills and complete structured tutorials, with CSWA/CSWP exams paid for by SIGI.

Hours are 30-40 per week, starting May 10, 2027, at our Falmouth, ME facility. You gain hands-on experience in electrical design, CAD vault expansion, and collaboration with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Majoring in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent engineering degree.
• Completed a minimum of two years of engineering curriculum and core courses with GPA around 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD; understanding CAD vaults, revision control, and file management (EPDM).
• Windows 11 and Microsoft Office skills required, especially Excel.
• Ability to stay organized while juggling multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Over the summer, you will be assigned several design and process improvement projects.
• Key skills: CAD modeling, drafting, design calculations, data analysis, organization techniques, and communication.
• Assist in expanding SIGI’s CAD vault and support detailing for engineers and manufacturing.
• Work with senior engineers and the Intern Supervisor for guidance and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to customer orders with support from a senior engineer.
• At the end of the summer, present projects to the engineering department and executive team.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD modeling

Excel

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering major

Two years of engineering curriculum

Tools

EPDM

CAD Vaults

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SUMMER 2027 Engineering Intern - Electrical

We’ll be attending the following events. Come meet us there!
Thursday, October 8th
USM Job & Internship Fair
Time: 11am to 2pm
Location: University of Southern Maine Campus - Sullivan Gym, 66 Falmouth Street, Portland, ME

Wednesday, October 21st
UMaine Engineering and Computing Job Fair
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: UMaine Orono - New Balance Student Recreation Center - 22 Hilltop Road, Orono, ME

About Engineering at SIGI

Southworth International Group, Inc. (SIGI) is the world's largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment and container handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for workplace injuries. Our equipment includes scissor lift tables, container tilters, pallet level loaders, turntables, and other palletizing equipment, dock lifts, and stackers.

SIGI has 20 full-time engineers in our Falmouth, ME office. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration, self-improvement, and growth.

About the Engineering Internship Program

Upon arriving at SIGI, you will be introduced to our products, the systems behind them, and the programs we use to design our machines. We will also establish your SolidWorks skills and teach you our best modeling and drafting practices. At the end of the first two weeks, we will begin to introduce projects. These projects will help us with process improvement, design standardization, and building resources for the department. There will be a mixture of solo and group projects. You will work with experienced engineers and individuals from other departments. There will be a weekly group meeting with the Intern Supervisor and Director of Engineering to discuss the status of your projects and to receive feedback. You will also have weekly 1-on-1 check-ins with the Intern Supervisor. These check-ins will help establish your goals and will provide you with guidance and encouragement. These projects are meaningful to the department and will help improve overall efficiency. You will be able to see your projects implemented and used by the engineering team.

You will gain significant experience using SolidWorks and PDM through daily use and structured tutorials. Proper modeling and drafting practices, as well as time-saving tips and techniques, will be introduced regularly, developing you into an adept and agile modeler. You will have the opportunity to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam (CSWA) and Certified SolidWorks Professional Exam (CSWP) paid for by SIGI.

You will learn the essentials of machine electrical design including:

• Electrical power and controls
• Wire sizing and routing
• Motors
• Sensors
• Specification drawings
• Advanced topics of interest:
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
  • Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) and microcontroller programming

SIGI's vast product line provides the opportunity to work on a variety of systems. You will have the chance to learn how the engineering concepts you explored in your classes are used in the professional world. You will develop technical engineering skills and the career skills needed to succeed in corporate business culture as well as the project management techniques that enable you to tackle complex issues like those seen in a senior capstone design project or future job. You will experience how rewarding it is to make a lasting contribution to SIGI!

Hours

• 30-40 hours per week
• Starting May 10, 2027

Location

SIGI
11 Gray Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
5 miles to downtown Portland, 12.5 miles to USM

Requirements:

• Majoring in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent engineering degree
• Completed a minimum of two years of engineering curriculum, taken core engineering courses, and ideally have a GPA = 3.0.
• Experience with SolidWorks or a comparable 3D CAD program, understand the basics of CAD vaults, drawing revision control, and file management (e.g., EPDM - Enterprise Product Data Management).
• Windows 11 and Microsoft Office skills are required, especially Excel.
• Ability to stay organized while working on multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

• Over the course of the summer, you will be assigned several design and process improvement projects.
• Primary skills needed to complete these projects include CAD modeling, drafting, design calculations, data analysis, organization techniques and communication techniques.
• You will help expand and improve SIGI’s CAD vault, occasionally support detailing for engineers, and support design changes submitted by manufacturing.
• You will work closely with senior engineers and report to a dedicated Intern Supervisor for guidance, development, and encouragement.
• You will have the opportunity to work on a few customer orders with support from the Intern Supervisor and an experienced electrical engineer.
• At the end of the summer, you will present the projects you worked on to the engineering department and to the executive team.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

We’re only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas.

SIGI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of SIGI