Intern, Electrical Engineering

IMAX • Mississauga, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Be Part of the IMAX Experience. For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world. Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage. We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first. With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience. Come explore IMAX and create what inspires. Ignite your future with IMAX. About the Role: We are looking for ambitious, movie-obsessed students to join the IMAX Internship Program this Summer. This 10-week program (June–August) is designed to provide hands-on learning, skill development, and real-world experience in a collaborative and innovative environment, based in our Sheridan Park office. Reporting directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager, this role is part of a team shaping the future of the IMAX theatre experience. The intern will support product certification, development of new electronics, and sustaining engineering across IMAX’s product portfolio. This position offers exposure to a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating with mechanical, optical, audio, video, and software specialists.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with circuit design and PCB layout (Altium experience preferred)
• Experience debugging circuit boards in a lab environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passion for learning

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for IMAX and the theatrical experience

Responsibilities

• Support the design engineering team by reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, interconnect diagrams, and test procedures
• Assist the certification engineering team in creating test setups and executing test procedures
• Contribute to the sustaining engineering backlog
• Learn and build familiarity with IMAX’s product portfolio and theatre technologies
• Partner with the engineering manager to improve business processes and help organize laboratory space

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees