Summer Intern - Hardware Engineering - Indianapolis, Indiana

Thinklance LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on projects

Mentor/mentee relationships

Networking opportunities

Strengths coaching

Generous paid time off

Award-winning company

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in Indianapolis seeks a motivated engineering intern pursuing an electrical/ electronics degree. You will work with the Product Lifecycle Engineering team to evaluate designs, troubleshoot field returns, and test data using structured methods while learning best practices on electronic test equipment like DMMs and oscilloscopes.

Leadership and initiative are valued, with mentoring available. Candidates should be able to multitask, prioritize effectively, and thrive with limited

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/electronics engineering.
• Sophomore year completed by internship start.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership through clubs, sports, or projects.
• Self-motivated problem solver with limited supervision.
• Preferred: circuit design projects, circuit fault finding, or prior internship.
• Preferred: IoT, Python, C, Altium Designer (or similar), Spice, LabWorks (or similar), Creo Parametric (or similar).

Responsibilities

• Participate with the Product Lifecycle Engineering team to meet objectives.
• Evaluate engineering design performance of field returns.
• Troubleshoot products using Structured Troubleshooting techniques.
• Test and analyze test data to assess performance using A3 and 8D processes.
• Learn and apply best practices in using electronics test equipment.
• Participate in design reviews as assigned.
• Provide written input for project reports.
• Perform functions under instructions and pre-established guidelines.
• Work under immediate supervision of experienced engineers and receive assistance on difficult tasks.

Skills

Multitask & prioritize

Leadership experience

Self-motivated

Limited supervision

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

Sophomore year completed

GPA 3.0

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

IoT

Python

C

Altium Designer

Spice

LabWorks

Creo Parametric

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Participate with the Product Lifecycle Engineering team to meet objectives and departmental goals.
• Evaluate engineering design performance of field returns.
• Troubleshoot products using Structured Troubleshooting techniques.
• Test and analyze test data to assess performance using A3 problem solving and 8D processes.
• Learn and apply best practices in using electronics test equipment such as DMM and Oscilloscope.
• Participate in design reviews as assigned.
• Provide written input for project reports focusing on assigned tasks.
• Perform functions under instructions and pre-established guidelines.
• Work under immediate supervision of experienced engineers and receive assistance on difficult tasks.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering or electronics engineering technology.
• Completion of sophomore year by the start of the internship for undergraduate candidates.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative (e.g., school club officer, sports team captain, resident advisor, or exceptional leadership on projects).
• Self-motivated problem solver capable of operating with limited supervision to help achieve goals for a global team.
• Preferred experience includes circuit design projects, circuit fault finding, or previous internship experience.
• Preferred but not required experience with IoT, Python, C, Altium Designer (or similar), Spice, LabWorks (or similar), Creo Parametric (or similar).

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a dedicated team collaborating on real, hands-on projects.
• Professional growth through exposure to company leaders, professional development, skill-building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships.
• Meaningful networking opportunities through company-sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team.
• Opportunities to leverage unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching.
• Generous paid time off promoting work-life balance.
• Work for an award-winning company recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for employee engagement and strengths-based development.