Automated Test Hardware Engineer Intern

$43,680 - $83,200/Yr

Shure Incorporated - Niles, IL

Full-time - Intern

Remote - Niles, IL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Automated Test Hardware Engineer Intern position at Shure is a summer internship designed for undergraduate and graduate students, providing hands-on experience in the design and testing of electronic and acoustical production test fixtures and systems. Interns will work under the direct supervision of a manager or mentor, contributing to the development of test plans, capabilities, and documentation while gaining practical skills in troubleshooting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing written test plans based on new product requirements and product schematics.
• Assist in developing new test capabilities using off-the-shelf solutions, software-defined test instrumentation, or custom-designed hardware.
• Create and maintain schematics, bills of materials, test specifications, and other necessary documentation to support test systems and fixtures.
• Create and maintain functional test programs to automate test equipment measurements, signal path switching, and product control.
• Provide basic electrical verification and troubleshooting of test fixtures, components, and test racks (continuity, voltages, etc.).
• Troubleshoot measurement issues such as voltage levels, RF output power, RF and audio frequency response, RF sensitivity, and noise floor.
• Analyze the reliability and capability of test fixtures, software, and systems using statistical tools.
• Assist in the construction of functional test fixtures, which entails soldering wires/connectors, and populating printed circuit board components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• In-process of a bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (preferably Junior/Senior).
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Basic troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience with common measurement instruments: DMM and Oscope.
• Highly organized and willing to learn.
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices, and procedures provided by mentor.
• Self-motivated, team player, detail-oriented.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on job function and year completed in school.
• Housing stipend for interns relocating to Illinois for onsite internships.