Description

Electrical Engineering Intern

US-NY-Syracuse

Job ID: 2025-15295
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: General
US-NY-Syracuse-3019

Overview

ITT is seeking individuals to operate in a fast-paced, high-energy, start-up environment to launch new sustainable products to market with accelerated commercial success.  Flow machines (pumps, fans, compressors) are one of the largest consumers of energy on the planet and account for approximately 35% of global electricity consumption.  VIDAR has developed new variable speed motors that reduce energy of flow machines as much as 50%.  What do we offer?You will work alongside talented and diverse colleagues from the engineering team for up to 6 months in Spring 2026. You will be part of a curious, entrepreneurial, and innovative environment where people have the opportunity to learn from each other by valuing different ideas, opinions and experiences. Day to day, your supervisor will be your partner and coach in your personal and professional development. We will trust you to do what it takes to deliver outstanding results.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineering Intern is assigned to assist the test lab with testing power electronics and electric motors.

Install, assemble and testing of electro-mechanical systems in lab environment

Record information and results about product performance

Assist in the commissioning of new test rigs

Communicate with customers, team members, engineers and managers to determine possible problems or update individuals with work progress, on a daily basis.

Partner with electrical, firmware and mechanical engineers to fine tune the testing and diagnostic processes

Recommend upgrades and modifications to improve system performance

Maintain all tools, equipment and components by performing inventory and scheduled maintenance tasks

Operate manual tools safely to avoid accidents

Maintain documentations of system installation and maintenance procedures

Maintain cleanliness and organization in test lab

The Electrical Engineering Intern is assigned to assist the engineering team with design & programming duties.

Perform basic programming of VIDAR Motors, C code (if familiar), and any other programming language.

Decipher drawings, diagrams, blueprints and instructions

Assist in creating drawings & schematics for components and assemblies in Altium. 

Run simulations in LT Spice

Run tests on PCBs in R&D laboratory

Record faults and failures into reports

Qualifications



What will make you our perfect match?The ideal candidate has a technical focused approach, is willing to work in a challenging environment and is able to operate under pressure. Key requirements:

Must be in third or fourth year of an electrical engineering degree program.

Good knowledge of MS Office applications, MS Excel in particular

Quantitative and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Constructive and collaborative approach to problem solving

Eager to learn and open to feedback

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