Hardware Engineer Intern

Knobelsdorff Enterprises • Eagan, MN

1d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions. Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff (KE) means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work. If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you. This position will start May 2027.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an education in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other disciplines.
• Ability to work in our Eagan, MN location 5 days/week.
• Ability to report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in designing industrial automation hardware schematics that meet customer requirements.
• Create hardware layouts, wiring drawings, and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with software, controls, manufacturing, and panel shop teams to ensure successful project execution and production handoff.
• Develop and execute hardware documentation and quality verification processes prior to production release.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues during development, manufacturing, and startup phases.
• Ensure hardware designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including UL508A standards.
• Support the implementation of industrial networking and communication systems.
• Support occasional startup and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed