Test Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from SEL engineers

Exposure to power system technologies

Flexible schedules for interns

Part-time during the school year

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA offers a hands-on internship focused on the design, testing, and validation of electrical and electronic systems.

You will work with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing engineers on real-world verification and data analysis. The program provides mentorship from SEL engineers, exposure to industry-leading power system technologies, and flexible scheduling to accommodate classes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong academic performance and interest in electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis, electronics, digital logic, PCB design and prototyping concepts.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, testing, and validation of electrical and electronic systems.
• Participate in hardware and firmware verification activities.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis in a manufacturing setting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing engineers.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and recommend design improvements to enhance product reliability and performance while adhering to engineering and quality standards.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Electronics fundamentals

Digital logic

PCB design

Prototyping concepts

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering

Tools

SolidsWorks

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Job description

What You Will Do

• Support the design, testing, and validation of electrical and electronic systems.
• Participate in hardware and firmware verification activities.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and data analysis in a manufacturing setting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing engineers.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and recommend design improvements to enhance product reliability and performance while adhering to engineering and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong academic performance and interest in electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis, electronics, digital logic, PCB design and prototyping concepts.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in power systems, embedded systems, control systems, or communications.
• Experience with C/C++/C#, Python, or other engineering tools.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD tools.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and serial communications.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on engineering experience on meaningful projects.
• Mentorship from experienced SEL engineers.
• Exposure to industry-leading power system technologies.
• Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills.
• Experience working in a collaborative and mission-driven engineering environment.

Location Information

This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive Pay

Competitive pay.

Pay Range Data - $21.50 - $28.75 hourly.

Superior Benefits

Superior benefits.

Professional Development

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.

SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.

We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.

We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.