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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for hardware engineer intern in Minnesota is $18.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Hardware Engineer Intern assists in designing, testing, and developing electronic and hardware components. Interns work with senior engineers to create schematics, troubleshoot circuits, and evaluate hardware performance. They may also collaborate with software teams to ensure system compatibility. This role provides hands-on experience with tools like oscilloscopes, PCB design software, and prototype testing. It's an excellent opportunity to gain practical knowledge in embedded systems, signal processing, and hardware development.

What types of projects or tasks does a hardware engineer intern typically work on during their internship?

As a Hardware Engineer Intern, you might work on activities such as assisting with circuit design, developing and testing prototypes, conducting hardware validation, or troubleshooting hardware issues. Interns often help create documentation, run simulations, and support senior engineers with component selection and testing in the lab. You’ll likely collaborate with both hardware and software teams, gaining a broad understanding of the product development lifecycle. This experience provides valuable hands-on learning and insight into how various engineering disciplines work together to bring new technology to market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hardware engineer intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hardware Engineer Intern, you need a solid understanding of electronics, circuit design, and computer architecture, often supported by coursework in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with hardware design tools like CAD software, PCB layout tools, and simulation software is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for success. These qualifications and personal attributes are essential for contributing to complex engineering projects and collaborating efficiently with cross-functional teams.

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Infographic showing various Hardware Engineer Intern job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,347 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Electrical/Hardware Engineer Intern

TSI Incorporated

Shoreview, MN • On-site

$22 - $23/hr

Internship

Posted 7 days ago

Transworld Systems Inc. rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Looking to gain valuable experience through a meaningful Electrical/Hardware Engineering Summer Internship? Look no further than TSI (www.tsi.com)!

At TSI, you'll be supporting a real project, getting real engineering experience!

  • Work side by side with engineering professionals to learn to contribute on tasks supporting new product development and sustaining engineering
  • Develop an understanding of the product sustaining and development environment and how you will apply the skills you've acquired through your education
  • Work with market-leading technology to develop specialized test and measurement instruments with applications spanning across many industries
  • Gain valuable experience with development tools used to support electronic design such as simulation software, firmware development, and others
  • Gain experience and exposure to design for electromagnetic, safety, and wireless compliance for CE, UL, and global market access

 At TSI, here's just some of the experience opportunities:

  • Electrical Circuits - sensitive analog through digitization via MCU peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, LVDS, ADCs, DACs, etc.)
  • Soldering techniques for commonly used PCA components of all varieties and circuit rework techniques
  • Exposure to PCA schematic capture and layout design tools
  • Oscilloscope probing techniques and experience                                                
  • Circuit design simulation tools and modeling to confirm circuit operation
  • Embedded Systems engineering experience using NXP and ST-Micro MCUs
  • Use of a pre-scan/pre-certified EMC lab to test products to compliance requirements
  • Embedded software programming development, test, and debug                                           
  • Hardware level testing of product function

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Major/Program: Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • CUM 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
  • Student Status:  Currently enrolled as a full-time student
  • Computer skills including proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, OneNote, Adobe PDF, C or C++ programming language
  • Data analysis / mathematical proficiency
  • Comfortable in an office and lab environment
  • Strong desire to learn, self-motivated, and responsible
  • High attention to detail, focused and organized

Here are some of the things our interns have said about their experience at TSI:

  • I gained real, hands-on experience! 
  • I tell my friends what I'm doing for my internship, and they are jealous of the experience I'm getting!!!
  • The people here are GREAT! 
  • Everyone is really helpful and very nice.  Easy to work with!
  • I want to work here when I graduate!

 

Let us know if this is you!

TSI is located in Shoreview, MN (15 minutes from the Twin Cities). We have FREE parking and free coffee/tea/hot chocolate, a history of hiring prior interns, and super smart people to learn from and laugh with!  You're going to love it here.

Pay & Benefits:

  • 12-week (approx.) internship program - Summer 2027
  • This position pays an hourly rate of $22.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Interns work approximately 40 hours each week during the internship
  • Eligible for time off in compliance with applicable state laws

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

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