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Engineering Intern Summer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Irvine, CA

$18 - $23.25/hr

We offer competitive compensation, educational and social programming throughout the summer,as well ashousingassistanceand relocation support for eligible interns. Engineering Intern Opportunities ...

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How much do engineering intern summer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for engineering intern summer in California is $19.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $20.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an engineering intern do during the summer?

An Engineering Intern in the summer typically assists experienced engineers with ongoing projects, conducts research, performs data analysis, and helps with design or testing tasks. Interns gain hands-on experience in their field, participate in team meetings, and may work on individual assignments or collaborative projects. The role helps students apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems and develop professional skills. Interns often receive mentorship and networking opportunities, preparing them for future engineering careers.

What are the qualifications to get an engineering intern summer job?

The qualifications you need to get an engineering intern summer job include being a recent graduate or currently enrolled engineering student. Your specific area of study should be similar to the industry of the internship for which you are applying. For example, if you want to work in robotics, you should be studying mechanical or electrical engineering. In addition to your schoolwork, you need to have strong technical competency, including familiarity with AutoCAD, other design tools, and coding. Good interpersonal communication skills and strong time management abilities are important for interns in any field. You also need to be a quick learner.

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What cities in California are hiring for Engineering Intern Summer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Engineering Intern Summer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,648 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Quality Engineering Intern-Summer 2027

Skyworks

Milpitas, CA • On-site

$22.50 - $42/hr

Temporary, Internship

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Quality Engineering Intern-Summer 2027
Posting Start Date: 8/27/26
Job Location(s): Milpitas
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78247
Job Description:
Description
Located in Milpitas, CA in Silicon Valley, our team is actively seeking an Engineering Student Intern for Summer 2027 (May- August) to support cutting edge products for high-reliability industries (aerospace, defense, medical, extreme industrial). The student should be available to work 40 hours/week.
The successful candidate will work with our Quality Engineering team variably to work with product and process specifications, quality management system and military specification. This is a hands-on role working with Quality Engineering..
This position supports Skyworks Defense & Space programs that involve U.S. Government contracts. Qualified candidates must meet U.S. Worker requirements, typically meaning U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident (Green Card) status. Unfortunately, students holding F-1, J-1, or similar visa statuses are not eligible for this position. We encourage those students to explore other internship opportunities within Skyworks that may be available.
Responsibilities
  • Ability to collaborate with product, process, test engineers and operations in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Team player with strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task

Required Experience and Skills
  • Working towards a technical degree such as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
  • Basic understanding of electronic circuits preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

Desired Experience and Skills
  • Interest in learning to work in various quality assurance processes, including data review, process specification generation and review, process improvement and corrective actions.

The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.

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About Skyworks

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We are empowering the wireless networking revolution, connecting people, places and things around the world. As the demand for ubiquitous, “always-on” connectivity increasingly expands, our innovative, high performance analog semiconductors are enabling breakthrough communication platforms from global industry leaders – changing the way we live, work, play and learn. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

Industry

Construction

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Buffalo, NY, US