Electrical Engineering Intern

ITT•Syracuse, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

About ITT: ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position Summary ITT is seeking individuals to operate in a fast-paced, high-energy, start-up environment to launch new sustainable products to market with accelerated commercial success. Flow machines (pumps, fans, compressors) are one of the largest consumers of energy on the planet and account for approximately 35% of global electricity consumption. VIDAR has developed new variable speed motors that reduce energy of flow machines as much as 50%. What do we offer? You will work alongside talented and diverse colleagues from the engineering team for up to 6 months in Spring 2026. You will be part of a curious, entrepreneurial, and innovative environment where people have the opportunity to learn from each other by valuing different ideas, opinions and experiences. Day to day, your supervisor will be your partner and coach in your personal and professional development. We will trust you to do what it takes to deliver outstanding results.

Requirements

Must be in third or fourth year of an electrical engineering degree program.
Good knowledge of MS Office applications, MS Excel in particular
Quantitative and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Constructive and collaborative approach to problem solving
Eager to learn and open to feedback

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineering Intern is assigned to assist the test lab with testing power electronics and electric motors.
Install, assemble and testing of electro-mechanical systems in lab environment
Record information and results about product performance
Assist in the commissioning of new test rigs
Communicate with customers, team members, engineers and managers to determine possible problems or update individuals with work progress, on a daily basis.
Partner with electrical, firmware and mechanical engineers to fine tune the testing and diagnostic processes
Recommend upgrades and modifications to improve system performance
Maintain all tools, equipment and components by performing inventory and scheduled maintenance tasks
Operate manual tools safely to avoid accidents
Maintain documentations of system installation and maintenance procedures
Maintain cleanliness and organization in test lab
The Electrical Engineering Intern is assigned to assist the engineering team with design & programming duties.
Perform basic programming of VIDAR Motors, C code (if familiar), and any other programming language.
Decipher drawings, diagrams, blueprints and instructions
Assist in creating drawings & schematics for components and assemblies in Altium.
Run simulations in LT Spice
Run tests on PCBs in R&D laboratory
Record faults and failures into reports