Electrical Engineer - Internship

Tennant Company•Minneapolis, MN

8h•$25 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected. At Tennant, we are expanding and growing in exciting areas such as autonomous robots, IoT/Connected machines, and new power sources. We are seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to join our engineering team. This position is ideal for someone that is entering their Senior year of college who is eager to apply fundamental electrical engineering principles to real-world products and systems. The Electrical Engineer Intern will support design, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting activities under the guidance of senior engineers. As part of our team, you will contribute significantly to the delivery of our award-winning products & services around the world, working to develop new sources of data-driven value for Tennant Company and our customers.

Requirements

Completed 2-3 years of Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
Strong understanding of basic electrical theory (AC/DC circuits, Ohm’s Law, power, signals)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
Familiarity with lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supplies)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or project experience in an engineering environment
Familiarity with CAD or ECAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, OrCAD, Eagle)
Exposure to embedded systems, controls, power electronics, or industrial systems
Basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB)

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, and testing of electrical systems, circuits, and components
Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
Support prototype builds, lab testing, and system validation
Collect and analyze test data; prepare reports and summaries
Assist with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of electrical issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
Support compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements
Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities