About the role#
The Electrical Engineering Intern will support the Product Development team at Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions. You will assist with electrical hardware design, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation. This role provides hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers on embedded system projects and industrial coating technology.
What you'll do#
- Support electrical engineers with the design, development, testing, and validation of electronic hardware and system components.
- Create and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
- Participate in laboratory testing, data collection, and analysis of electrical and embedded systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical hardware and software issues with guidance from engineering staff.
- Assist with prototype assembly, equipment setup, and product evaluations.
- Document test results and prepare technical reports.
- Participate in design reviews and cross-functional project meetings.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives for existing products and new product development.
- Follow engineering standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- You must be returning to school after the internship.
- Basic understanding of electrical circuit design and electronics fundamentals.
- Exposure to schematic capture and PCB design tools.
- Familiarity with C, C++, or other programming languages.
- Understanding of microcontrollers, embedded systems, or communication protocols.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous internship, project, laboratory, or co-op experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Clinton, South Carolina.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About Nordson Corporation
Nordson Corporation manufactures precision dispensing and processing systems. Its products support operations in markets like packaging, medical, electronics, and transportation. The company operates in over 35 countries and maintains its headquarters in Westlake, Ohio. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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