Electrical Engineering Intern

About Us:ACT is committed to employing empowered and inspired personnel, each focused on the same goal: the highest quality products and service support. We are dedicated to providing solutions that are not only innovative for the material handling industry, but solutions that allow our clients to innovate within their own business, too.Purpose and Scope:The 2026 Summer Electrical Engineering Intern will support the engineering team in the development, testing, and validation of electronic systems, including analog, digital, and power electronics.This role is highly hands-on, with a primary focus on lab work, debugging, prototyping, and test support for both new and existing products.Responsibilities:Assist engineers with testing, debugging, and validation of electronic systems and PCBsSupport PCB bring-up and troubleshooting activities in the labPerform measurements using standard lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, power supplies, electronic loads, etc.)Help collect, analyze, and document test data and resultsAssist with prototype builds, including PCB assembly, rework, and wire harness fabricationSupport basic schematic capture or PCB layout updates under guidanceBuild and maintain test setups, fixtures, and lab equipment configurationsParticipate in root-cause analysis of failures and support corrective actionsCommunicate findings clearly with engineers and cross-functional teamsFollow all safety procedures, especially when working with high-voltage systemsSkills / Other:Familiarity with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)Basic understanding of analog and digital electronicsExposure to PCB assemblies and solderingAbility to read schematics and basic circuit diagramsFamiliarity with PCB design tools (Altium, Cadence, or similar) is a plusBasic understanding of power electronics concepts (DC-DC, AC-DC) is a plusComfortable working in a hands-on lab environmentInterest in working with higher voltage systems (up to ~1000V) under supervision and safety protocolsStrong organizational skills and ability to document and present test dataGood communication skills and ability to work within a cross-functional teamEducation/ Training:Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fieldTechnical Requirements:Basic electrical engineering knowledge and familiarity with MS Office toolsStrong willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced engineering environment