Hardware Engineer Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is looking for someone to join our Automation team as a Hardware Engineering Intern in our Pullman Washington location. As a Hardware Engineering Intern, you will assist a hardware team that is responsible for developing and maintaining the hardware platforms for Automation products. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer

A typical day as a Hardware Engineering Intern might include:

• Supporting hardware circuit design which involves using CAD tools for analysis and simulation as well as prototyping in the hardware lab.
• Testing and debug of circuits in the hardware lab.
• Product sustaining activities such as selection and qualification of alternate components.
• General collaboration with a hardware team.

This job might be for you if:

• You are currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• You are able to work part time during the school year and/or full time during the summer.
• You have working knowledge of lab equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• You have an ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• You have a strong desire to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• You have background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• You have negative drug test result(s).

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location Information - Pullman, WA

SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.

• School matters. 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.

• Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Pay Range Data - $24.25 - $33.00 hourly

Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk with your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school. 

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.