Electrical Engineering Intern

Realityworks•Eau Claire, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Realityworks! Who We Are Realityworks is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. We’re passionate about transforming education by providing innovative, hands-on learning solutions that prepare students for real-world careers. What We Do We develop comprehensive educational products that combine curriculum, experiential learning tools, student activities, and assessment resources. Our solutions are trusted by middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary institutions across the country to engage learners, develop critical skills, and inspire career exploration. The Opportunity: Electrical Engineering Intern Join us as an Electrical Engineering Intern and dive into hands‑on innovation! In this role, you will put electrical and software engineering principles into action while exploring multiple areas of our R&D department. You get real, impactful experience by updating existing embedded electronic designs to integrate the latest microcontroller and sensor technology. Your work will span researching and identifying components, testing new sensor behavior directly in circuit, updating embedded firmware, and documenting your design enhancements. If you’re excited to learn, experiment, and contribute to real product development, this internship offers the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and make a difference! Internship Duration and Schedule This internship begins in June 2026 and continues through May 2027. Interns typically work 12–15 hours per week during the semester, with flexible scheduling to fit around classes, and 40 hours per week in the summer.

Requirements

Enrolled or a recent graduate in a degree program focused on Electrical Engineering, or related field
Solid foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals
Able to hand solder through-hole and surface mount components
Knowledge of bug tracking tools, code repositories, and version control
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
Works well independently and in a team
Good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Develops ideas as part of a team or creates design concepts using CAD (computer-aided design) software
Participates in product ideation through brainstorming sessions, review of concepts, and interaction with cross-functional teams
Sketches initial design ideas and produces detailed, final drawings by hand or computer software
Creates written descriptions of new product ideas including how they look, work, and are built
Ensures that drawings comply with company formatting standards
Evaluates the suitability and availability of materials
Makes samples or working models by hand or using computerized prototyping equipment such as 3D printers, CNC Machining and rubber casting
Tests design concepts by computerized modeling or physical hands-on testing of models
Promotes a safe work environment using personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety procedures
Performs other additional duties as assigned or required