Electrical Engineer Intern

Engineering Intern Program

At BW Converting, we believe our internship program is vitally important—and one to which we are fully committed. Our program is designed to provide hands-on, real-world engineering experience while bridging the gap between academic learning and a successful engineering career.

The Engineering Intern Program is available to qualified students enrolled in a college curriculum related to Electrical Engineering. As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will gain exposure to all facets of manufacturing and complete your internship with invaluable industry knowledge, practical skills, and professional experience.

Interns work as part of a cross-functional engineering team, collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and HPL engineers. You will contribute to electrical design, software development, technical analysis, and innovative solutions for both new and existing equipment. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, machine ergonomics, automation, capability, and efficiency.

Key responsibilities / essential functions include:

• Design electrical aspects of machinery utilizing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Analyze electrical designs to ensure adequate component life, functionality, and conformance to process demands and industry standards
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers to develop seamless, fully integrated machine designs
• Assist the commercial and sales teams with technical proposals and customer-specific applications
• Support equipment testing, data collection, and documentation of results
• Provide engineering support for new equipment and machine upgrades on assigned product lines
• Support sold and development projects in collaboration with sales, marketing, and engineering teams
• Create and maintain technical documentation and product specifications
• Assist in evaluating and resolving in-field equipment issues
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required

Education & experience:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year Electrical Engineering degree program from an accredited university
• Exposure to or coursework in Automation, Computer Science, or Robotics is beneficial
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Electrical design and detailing using 2D and 3D software tools
• Knowledge of control systems, PLCs, and HMIs
• Familiarity with AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks (3D)
• Ability to perform engineering analysis as required (e.g., Finite Element Analysis)
• Willingness to work in manufacturing, assembly, and test environments
• Participation in special product line projects, including improvement or development initiatives
• Exposure to R&D activities, assembly, testing, and instrumentation (as applicable)

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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