Electrical Engineering Intern

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

MiTek's Internship Program offers a paid, 12-week full-time experience that runs Monday, May 17th through Friday, August 6th designed for students nearing completion of their degree.

Interns are paired with a Manager and Mentor to work on impactful projects and present final outcomes at the end of the program. The program includes networking opportunities, leadership exposure, and engagement in a hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and inclusivity. For internships that outside your current geographic location, we offer a $6,000 Intern Stipend to help cover your temporary housing and travel for the duration of the program.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will design, develop and support control systems for machinery including improvements to existing equipment designs and developing new machine designs. Design layouts and update legacy designs and drawing using AutoCAD Electrical. Design and update legacy safety systems and PLC programs using various software. Ensure compliance with engineering procedures and guidelines, industry standards and practices, and governmental regulations applicable to industrial machinery that is designed, developed, and manufactured by MiTek.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and prototype new automated industrial machinery.

• Design and program necessary safety controllers/systems.

• Design and develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, electrical assembly drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault.

• Design and develop control software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using Siemens, Emerson software.

• Assist shop personnel with setup of control systems necessary to complete manufacturing.

• Participating in development opportunities that build real-world skills and prepare you for future roles

• Collaborate and innovate in a team-oriented environment

• Learn directly from experienced mentors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge

• Contribute to projects that create positive change in the building industry and the communities we serve

• Build your professional network

• Contribute to meaningful work alongside MiTek mentors to gain greater skills in your field

• Learn to look at problems from different perspectives and create innovative solutions

• Experience the importance of working in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an expected to graduation date in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; ability to accept full-time offer

• Experience with CAD design software, AutoCAD Electrical is preferred

• Experience with PLC programming is preferred.

• Safety system design is a plus.

• Familiarity with drafting/drawing standards is a plus

• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is a plus

• Familiarity with low voltage system design and electrical schematics

• Basic understanding of PLC systems with remote I/O is a plus

• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault is a plus

• Understanding of ERP system (SAP or QAD) is a plus 

• Related construction related education or training preferred

• Related training on relevant software or technologies preferred

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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