Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
STERIS
Summary
The 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern will gain experience in electronic hardware development and support the Reprocessing Product Development team supporting new product development and sustaining of existing products. The intern will be responsible for executing design tasks and performing testing activities in accordance with predefined system requirements, test plans, data processing, and overall development of electrical engineering products.
Job description
Position Summary
The 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern will gain experience in electronic hardware development and support the Reprocessing Product Development team supporting new product development and sustaining of existing products. The intern will be responsible for executing design tasks and performing testing activities in accordance with predefined system requirements, test plans, data processing, and overall development of electrical engineering products.
Key Program Info
- Dates: Summer 2027 (May-August)
- Location: Mentor, OH
- Work Environment: Onsite
- Hours: Full-time for the duration of your internship
What You'll Do As An Electrical Engineering Intern
- Assists in designing, developing, and documenting electrical/control solutions for sub-systems and components to meet company, team and group goals.
- Measures and characterizes electrical operation of circuits and systems using electrical test equipment.
- Writes test protocols and reports.
- Collects and analyzes data.
- Researches and evaluates new hardware technologies for potential integration into products.
- Communicates results and findings.
- Works as a collaborative team member on engineering projects.
- Follows industry codes, standards, and recommendations.
Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or related. Successful completion of Sophomore level coursework or above by May 2027.
- Coursework and labs in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
- Requires a fundamental understanding and application of electrical engineering principles.
- Experience/coursework with Microsoft Office
Preferred
- Experience/coursework with CAD/Schematic Capture (i.e., Altium preferred or Zuken/AutoCAD/Visio/ePLAN etc).
- Previous experience/coursework with electrical test and measurement equipment (i.e., DMM, oscilloscope, power analyzer).
- Previous experience/coursework with industrial automation/electromechanical systems.
- Previous experience/coursework with machine-level AC circuit design is desirable.
- Previous experience/coursework with microprocessor interfacing / embedded design (i.e. ARM preferred or MCU/DSP/CPLD/FPGA/ASIC, DACs/ADCs, JTAG preferred or I2C/SPI/UART, TI Code Composer Studio) is desirable.
- Previous experience/coursework with software/firmware programming languages (i.e., C/C++ preferred) is desirable.
Other
- Organizational, communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Sufficient mathematical and hands-on testing skills are required in order to appropriately operate equipment safely and accurately, as well as to properly collect and analyze data.
- Must have the technical aptitude necessary to perform the tasks and engage as a team player that is detail oriented, communicates well, and follows through.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or related
- Successful completion of Sophomore level coursework or above by May 2027
- Coursework and labs in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Fundamental understanding and application of electrical engineering principles
- Experience/coursework with Microsoft Office
- Organizational, communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Sufficient mathematical and hands-on testing skills
- Technical aptitude and detail orientation
Benefits
- Competitive benefits portfolio
Company overview
STERIS Corporation is a leading global provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, primarily serving healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device customers. The company specializes in sterilization and decontamination equipment, surgical support products, and related consumables. STERIS's comprehensive portfolio includes surgical tables, lights, and integration systems for operating rooms, as well as sterilization monitoring products and infection prevention solutions. With a strong focus on healthcare-associated infection prevention, the company offers innovative technologies for instrument reprocessing, endoscope reprocessing, and environmental decontamination. STERIS serves customers in over 100 countries through its direct sales and service organization, supporting healthcare facilities in maintaining sterile environments and ensuring patient safety. The company's solutions are critical for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other healthcare providers seeking to reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve clinical outcomes.