Engineering Intern (Electrical) Fall 2026

Job Purpose

This Electrical Engineering Intern will support the advancement of electrical systems for our KARNO generator technology within the R&D division in Milford, Ohio (Cincinnati area). As part of our dynamic team, the intern will gain hands-on exposure to the design and development of electrical sub-systems and components for our innovative KARNO generator technology, working alongside experienced engineers to build practical, real-world engineering experience. The intern will work hands-on and on-site alongside engineers on the build, integration, and test of our newest electrical system, with assignments spanning wire harness build and design improvement, control panel testing, and bench testing of our latest printed circuit boards.

 

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with detailed design of electrical system schematics, wiring harnesses, custom circuit hardware and control modules for our innovative generator system.
• Support production change management process by identifying and implementing engineering improvements to on-going production builds.
• Work in the R&D lab and Hyliion generator test site with hands-on support of system prototypes and production hardware.
• Design and build one-off electrical test boxes for generation integration efforts
• Integrate next-gen engineering builds and own the documentation package for the installation and testing of those builds.
• Work on the analysis, design, simulation and testing of electronic circuits for our next-generation electrical systems for the KARNO generator
• Support mechanical packaging and system design to support electrical/thermal requirements.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

 

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• Education, Experience and Certifications
  • Currently working towards their bachelor’s in electrical or computer engineering.
  • No prior work experience is required, but strong understanding of relevant electrical engineering concepts through demonstration of school projects and/or home projects is required.
• Required Skills and Abilities
  • Understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles.
  • Coursework or project exposure to electrification systems (batteries, motors, inverters, PDUs, embedded controllers) is a plus.
  • Coursework or project exposure to packaging electronic components and interpreting electrical manufacturing documentation
  • Coursework or project exposure to troubleshooting electronic systems
  • Coursework or project exposure to schematic and/or PCB design tools like AutoCAD and/or Altium Designer
  • Understanding and interest in high-voltage electrical systems
  • Familiarity with electrical system modeling and simulation using tools like MATLAB-Simulink, PSPICE, or LTSPICE.
  • Familiarity with 3D modeling tools
  • Approaches a problem with a smile and excitement.
  • Collaborative personality with a willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Proven ability to cross-collaborate with individuals of all walks of life and experiences.
  • Humbled by the engineering principles and the unknowns of the world.
  • Strong sense of what it means to be a self-starter with demonstrated personal ownership and creative vision
  • Good problem solving and good communication skills, excellent numeracy and spatial awareness.
  • Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.

 

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is an hourly, non-exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

 

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.
• Follow safety procedures for testing and handling high-voltage electrical systems.

 

We are not accepting candidates that need sponsorship for this role at this time.