Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. • Vernon Hills, IL

16h • $20 - $25

About The Position

Engineering Interns at MEAU will contribute to a range of technical and project-based initiatives. Our internships offer valuable opportunities to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting, gain exposure to industry practices, and develop core professional competencies under the guidance of experienced engineers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under minimum supervision, the
Electrical Design Engineering Intern will support of value-added Solutions from customer supplied specifications. Work with Engineering management to develop a complete control package design to support Mitsubishi Electric Automation (MEAU) manufacturing and to meet the customers’ needs and requirements. Work with Design Engineering team to bring product to production.

Requirements

• Rising Junior or Senior, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Ability to read schematic drawings and translate to point wirings
• Ability to operate AutoCAD and/or Solidworks software
• Experience with sheet metal design
• Computer proficiency – Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with and maintain effective relationships with customers, vendors and team members
• Teamwork orientated
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Review & verify customer specifications (Schematic & Cable drawings, Electrical Component Lists, etc.).
• Create, update, modify electrical schematics, and layout drawings to communicate change recommendations to customer.
• Redesign and modify customer specifications to reduce material and labor cost.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate with other departments to make sure documentations are released on time to meet delivery schedule.
• Design cables and spec out components from power calculations.
• Review, verify and update customer supplied sheet metal drawings.

Benefits

• A successful team of smart, dedicated professionals who are not only the best in their respective fields but are committed to a tradition of technological leadership and innovation.
• An organization that truly cares about employee engagement and understands the impact of clear and consistent communication.
• Our leaders are committed to ensuring all employees are regularly informed about the state of the business, understand how they fit in, and know where they can make a difference.
• Employees are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities and participate in in-house training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern