Electrical Engineer Intern

MiTek USA•Earth City, MO

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Design, develop and support control systems for machinery including improvements to existing equipment designs and developing new machine designs. Design layouts and update legacy designs and drawing using AutoCAD Electrical. Design and update legacy safety systems and PLC programs using various software. Ensure compliance with engineering procedures and guidelines, industry standards and practices, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery that is designed, developed, and manufactured by MiTek. Our program is a paid, 12-week program that will run from Monday, May 18th through Friday, August 7th. At MiTek, we embrace a hybrid work model that encourages innovation, collaboration, and connection. For internships that outside your current geographic location, we offer a $6,000 Intern Stipend to help cover your temporary housing and travel for the duration of the program.

Requirements

P ursuing a bachelor’s degree in an accredited college degree program (Electrical Engineering); e xpected to graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; ability to accept full-time offer
Experience with CAD design software, AutoCAD Electrical is preferred
Experience with PLC programming is preferred.
Safety system design is a plus.
Familiarity with drafting/drawing standards is a plus
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is a plus
Familiarity with low voltage system design and electrical schematics
Basic understanding of PLC systems with remote I/O is a plus
Familiarity with Autodesk Vault is a plus
Understanding of ERP system (QAD) is a plus

Responsibilities

Obtain professional development to grow your real-world skills
Collaborate and innovate in a supportive work environment
Gain industry insights from experienced mentors
Create positive change in the building industry and community
Build your professional network
Contribute to meaningful work alongside MiTek mentors to gain greater skills in your field
Learn to look at problems from different perspectives and create innovative solutions
Experience the importance of working in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
Design, develop, and prototype new automated industrial machinery.
Design and program necessary safety controllers/systems.
Design and develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, electrical assembly drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault.
Design and develop control software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using Siemens, Emerson software.
Assist shop personal with setup of control systems necessary to complete manufacturing.
Review orders for feasibility of manufacturing with sales.
Review production processes to achieve maximum efficiency.
Research new production machinery.
Responsible for self and keeping on tasks and priorities