Hardware Engineer Intern
Working at KEAlong 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.
Job Purpose:
This role provides hands-on learning and professional development opportunities through meaningful project work, operational support, and cross-functional collaboration. You are able to contribute to departmental goals while gaining practical industry experience, developing technical and professional skills, and building an understanding of the organization's business operations, culture, and career pathways. Through active participation in day-to-day activities and special projects, you support team success while preparing for future professional opportunities.
What You'll Do:
You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
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.