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Electrical Engineer Summer Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Waupaca, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead summer interns or co-op students. * Lead installation crews, often serving as a direct ... spent in manufacturing engineering office. Some additional areas include Electrical shop ...

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Waupaca, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead summer interns or co-op students. * Lead installation crews, often serving as a direct ... spent in manufacturing engineering office. Some additional areas include Electrical shop ...

Shive Hattery Group

Electrical Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Type Full-time Description Shive-Hattery's Madison WI office seeks an Electrical Engineer with ... There is never a shortage of outdoor entertainment whether in the heat of the summer or the cold of ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Shive-Hattery's Madison WI office seeks an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of ... There is never a shortage of outdoor entertainment whether in the heat of the summer or the cold of ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description: Shive-Hattery's Madison WI office seeks an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of ... There is never a shortage of outdoor entertainment whether in the heat of the summer or the cold of ...

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Electrical Engineer T1-Internship

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

... summer of 2027. This exciting internship will provide an opportunity to work with engineers on ... Be a student currently obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with coursework ...

TCLAD INC

Electrical Test Machine Operator

Prescott, WI · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Follow written/oral work instructions from quality engineers, process engineers, product engineers ... Collect and report electrical and hipot test data as required by your supervisor and engineers

CLASEN QUALITY CHOCOLATE

Automation Engineer

Milton, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The role will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager. BENEFITS: * Health, Dental, Vision ... Summer Camp Reimbursement - children of employees * Tuition reimbursement * Employee appreciation ...

Generac

Senior Staff Engineer

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Design electrical systems: Develop power circuits, distribution, protection schemes, and medium ... Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day) * Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees ...

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Generac

Senior Staff Engineer

Sussex, WI · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Design electrical systems: Develop power circuits, distribution, protection schemes, and medium ... Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day) * Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees ...

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FAC Services

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Verona, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. * Must have experience in preparing drawings using ... summer hours. ACS specializes in the engineering, integration and construction of technically ...

Iff

Process Engineering Intern

Madison, WI

... Summer and Fall of 2027. * Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering * Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and ...

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What is an electrical engineer summer?

Electrical Engineer Summer jobs are temporary positions, typically internships, offered to students or recent graduates during the summer months. These roles provide hands-on experience in electrical engineering tasks such as circuit design, testing, project support, and troubleshooting. Summer electrical engineering interns work under the supervision of experienced engineers, helping them gain practical skills and industry knowledge while contributing to real-world projects. These positions are valuable for building resumes, making professional connections, and exploring potential career paths in electrical engineering.

What is the difference between Electrical Engineer Summer vs Electrical Engineer Intern?

AspectElectrical Engineer SummerElectrical Engineer Intern
CredentialsTypically enrolled in an electrical engineering program; may require some coursework completionUsually undergraduate students in electrical engineering or related fields
Work EnvironmentFull-time or part-time summer position, often in industry or corporate settingsInternship, often part-time or temporary, in similar environments
ResponsibilitiesAssist with design, testing, and project work; more independent tasksSupport tasks, learning, and observation; limited responsibility
DurationTypically 8-12 weeks during summerUsually 10-12 weeks during summer

Electrical Engineer Summer roles are more advanced, often requiring some coursework completion, and involve more independent work. Intern positions are designed for students gaining initial industry exposure with limited responsibilities. Both roles provide valuable experience but differ mainly in level of responsibility and experience required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrical engineer summer intern?

To excel as an Electrical Engineer Summer Intern, you generally need a foundation in electrical engineering principles, ongoing enrollment in a related degree program, and familiarity with circuit design and analysis. Experience using technical tools such as MATLAB, AutoCAD, and simulation software, as well as exposure to industry standards, is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication help interns stand out when collaborating on projects and presenting findings. These skills and qualifications enable interns to contribute meaningfully to engineering teams and adapt quickly to real-world industry challenges.

What does an electrical engineer summer do?

As an Electrical Engineer Summer intern, you can expect to work on a range of projects that support ongoing engineering initiatives, such as assisting with circuit design, testing prototypes, or helping to troubleshoot technical issues. You'll often collaborate with full-time engineers, participate in team meetings, and may be given independent tasks or research assignments. The work environment is typically fast-paced and encourages learning, with mentors available to provide guidance. These internships are designed to give you hands-on experience and expose you to the practical challenges faced in electrical engineering roles.

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Electrical Engineer

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.

Waupaca, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Waupaca Foundry rating

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Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America's leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,200 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.
You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.
Cast Your Own Future.
More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com
Electrical Engineer
Job Summary
Design/modification of equipment to improve productivity, safety, and ease of maintenance in foundry, machining, and automation applications. Lead less experienced members of engineering group, giving insight on challenges, explaining examples of past experience, and taking the initiative by working through opportunities that arise.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Define scope of project, working with all plant groups (Electrical, IT, production, maintenance, safety, quality, etc.).
  • Use AutoCAD to create electrical panel layouts and wiring schematics for control panels (24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC).
  • Design and develop PLC logic to control various machines. Siemens PLC experience preferred.
  • Program robots for material handling processes.
  • Program vision systems for locating parts and finding defects.
  • Program and debug variable frequency drives.
  • Program and debug servo drives.
  • Create bills of materials and manage selection and procurement of materials.
  • Work in a team environment with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, electricians, mechanical fabricators, purchasing, etc.
  • Follow and enforce all safety standards.
  • Understanding Hydraulic and Pneumatic P&ID diagrams.
  • Order all components, working with purchasing department.
  • Lead build of electrical panels and machine wiring.
  • Organize installation of equipment, through development of scope of work, and leadership of contractor and WF installation crews.
  • Follow-up with plants to transition equipment to full production.
  • Design of robot cells, following all RIA/OSHA safety standards and guidelines.
  • Create risk assessment document for all new machinery.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Education/Experience Requirements
  • Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.

Travel Requirements
  • Travel to support the installation of equipment, troubleshooting of equipment, kaizen projects, etc., as needed. Often falls on holiday shut-downs.
  • Travel to plants for start-ups includes:
    • Working with contractors, plant electricians, and mechanical crew.
    • Creating conduit layouts.
    • Creating wire pull schedules.
    • Debug, troubleshoot, and startup of machines.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provide job shadows for high school/college aged students.
  • Lead summer interns or co-op students.
  • Lead installation crews, often serving as a direct supervisor, responsible for all safety and administrative duties (Hot Work Permits, Pre-job Meetings, Critical Lift Permits, New Equipment Buy-offs, Risk-ranking, etc.).

Qualifications/Skills
  • Problem-solving.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to learn the functionality of a piece of equipment.
  • Determination to do whatever it takes to solve complex problems.
  • Ability to network and perform in cross-functioning teams of employees, from differing plants and departments.
  • Verbal and written communication.

Software Used
  • Microsoft Office, Robot Studio, SAP, AutoCAD, Simatic Manager, TIA Portal, Different various software.

Work Environment
  • Majority of time spent in manufacturing engineering office. Some additional areas include Electrical shop, fabrication shop, and foundry.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests, references verification, pre-employment drug screening, a pre-employment physical, and a job function test.
Benefits:
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Short and long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employer funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacations/holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Fitness membership
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Persons with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 715-258-6611
Email: HR@waupacafoundry.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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