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The Pennsylvania State University

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During the summer, interns are expected to work 40 hours a week. Internships are available at ... Contact OPP Intern Committee at OPPInternCommittee@psu.edu Engineering Positions Available:

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer engineering internship in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Summer Engineering Intern, you need a foundational understanding of engineering principles, problem-solving skills, and coursework in your chosen engineering discipline. Familiarity with CAD software, programming languages, or lab equipment—depending on the field—as well as experience with tools like MATLAB or SolidWorks, is often expected. Strong communication, teamwork, and a willingness to learn help interns stand out and integrate quickly into project teams. These skills and qualities are important for contributing meaningfully to projects, adapting to new challenges, and maximizing the learning experience during the internship.

What types of projects do Summer Engineering Interns typically work on, and how much autonomy do they have?

Summer Engineering Interns are often assigned to support ongoing projects alongside experienced engineers, working on tasks such as data analysis, prototyping, testing, or process improvements. Interns usually have defined responsibilities within a project team, but they are also encouraged to contribute ideas and take initiative on small assignments under supervision. The level of autonomy can grow as interns demonstrate reliability and technical competence, allowing them to manage portions of a project independently while receiving regular guidance and feedback from mentors.

What is a Summer Engineering Internship?

A Summer Engineering Internship is a temporary, often paid, position offered to students or recent graduates in engineering. These internships typically last for 8-12 weeks during the summer and provide hands-on experience in various engineering fields, such as mechanical, electrical, civil, or software engineering. Interns work on real-world projects under the supervision of experienced engineers, helping them apply classroom knowledge, develop technical skills, and explore potential career paths. Completing a summer engineering internship can also improve a student's resume and increase their chances of securing a full-time job after graduation.

What is the difference between Summer Engineering Internship vs Engineering Co-op?

AspectSummer Engineering InternshipEngineering Co-op
DurationTypically 8-12 weeks during summerUsually 4-12 months, alternating semesters
Work EnvironmentProject-based, temporary placement in industryIntegrated with academic schedule, ongoing work
CredentialsEnrolled in an engineering program, no certification requiredEnrolled in an engineering program, may require academic credit
PurposeGain industry experience, explore career optionsApply academic knowledge, earn academic credit, build long-term relationships

While both Summer Engineering Internships and Engineering Co-ops provide valuable industry experience for engineering students, internships are typically shorter, summer-only roles focused on project work. Co-ops are longer, integrated with academic schedules, and often involve multiple work terms, offering deeper industry immersion and academic credit opportunities.

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Engineering Internship

ELECTRONINKS INCORPORATED

Austin, TX • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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Job description

ROLE: Part-time, minimum 20-29 hours/week

Summer, Fall, or Spring Semester

*Full-time hours may be offered during Summer, if internship is extended*

In this role, you will gain the knowledge and skills to perform a variety of Intern support duties, including but not limited to, supporting our scientific team by preparing conductive ink samples; preparing film samples through various coating techniques; characterizing materials; and maintaining laboratory equipment, organization, and inventory.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Intern for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice by your direct supervisor and/or executive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Handling of ink chemistry and samples including preparation and quality control
  • Characterization of materials stability (including temperature, humidity, chemical, and adhesion properties)
  • Work with materials team on conductive inks formulations, and related synthesis of individual components as well as high viscosity printing methods
  • Assist Process Engineer(s) with designs, support, research and hands-on applications
  • Provide technical support to production, maintenance, environmental, and quality
  • Handling of nanomaterials including silver, copper, and other metallic nanoparticle samples
  • Safe chemical handling, lab up-keep, house-keeping, and general applications laboratory practices

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Pursing degree in related field
  • Experience with wet-chemistry methods and practice, wet-bench, solvents, chemical reactions, surface chemistry, and materials processing
  • Ability to work with chemicals in a safe, organized, and neat manner, with attention for details
  • Ability to work in a highly motivated, fast-paced team to develop a range of synthesis, characterization, and processing methods
  • Ability to prepare documents, presentations, write standard operating procedures (SOPs), and produce technical reports
  • Ability to work with teams; excellent written and verbal communication skills is critical

In general, we are looking for candidates who want to join a dynamic team developing materials for a wide range of electronic device, biomedical device, wearable, and display applications that will make an impact on how we live. This is an exciting and dynamic sector with partners and customers world-wide. In addition to being efficient and capable in the lab, successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, exhibit flexible work hours with a results-oriented timeline, and demonstrate the right chemistry and persona to fit into the Electroninks Team.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Electroninks Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is dedicated to pursuing a diverse workforce.

Company Information:

Electroninks Incorporated is backed by strategic and venture investors. We have conductive inks in the consumer electronics supply chain and our own Circuit Scribe consumer product line. We are devoted to the next generation of printed electronics and wearables through high performance materials for mass-production printing techniques. We have developed a vast array of inks that bring high-performance properties to printed electronics.

Learn more at www.Electroninks.com

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 29 per week

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends