What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Intern position at METER Group?
METER Group, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to work with one of our multi-disciplinary development teams. Ideal candidates will be studying electrical engineering at a university within 50 miles of Pullman, WA. This internship is available for those able to work May through August of 2025.
The EE Intern will work together with more senior engineers on a number of projects. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is available to work full time hours during the summer. Part-time work may be available during the school year (at least ten hours per week).
Our development teams design products used in research agricultural and environmental sensing applications across the globe. EE Interns at METER get the opportunity to help solve meaningful problems and produce work that will directly benefit end-users. If that sounds appealing to you, we encourage you to apply.
This role works at our Pullman, WA office.
We anticipate filling this position in the salary range of $18 - $23 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience; the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our offer will be based on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Design printed circuit boards, including electronic component selection, schematic capture, simulation (if applicable), and layout.
- Prepare documentation for design, testing, and manufacturing.
- Qualify and characterize components and assembled products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Design and conduct experiments.
- Other engineering duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Junior or Senior level in a university EE degree program located within 50 miles of Pullman, WA.
- Must be willing to work on-site.
- Ability to use standard EE test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.).
- Ability to interpret PCB layouts and schematics.
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
- Background check results satisfactory to METER.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium, Eagle, or KiCad.
- Experience with embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, dev boards, etc).
- Experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.
- Willingness to remain on the Palouse for a career after college.
To Apply for This Position:
We ask all applicants to apply through our website at Jobs At METER Group. If your interests, qualifications, and experience match any of our openings please apply for that position so that you are considered immediately. You may also subscribe at our careers page so that we email you when we have openings in your area of interest.
Intern Benefits at METER Group:
- 11 Paid Holidays per year (must work the day before and after to qualify for holiday pay), including: New Years Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day after Christmas.
- Sick Leave that accumulates one hour for every 40 hours worked. Sick Leave may be used for non-illness situations, such as vacation.
- Employee-paid traditional and ROTH 401k options are available
- When METER is profitable, employees enjoy a profit sharing bonus paid out each quarter; must be employed on the last day of the quarter to qualify.
About METER Group:
In the early 1980s, METER Group was founded by world-renowned soil physicist Dr. Gaylon Campbell. Gaylon knew researchers needed simple-to-use sensors and smarter data intelligence to improve their research. 40 years later, we're still leading the way in the advancement of IoT sensing and data technology and world-class lab instrumentation. We're always looking for ways to improve how researchers turn data into insights. Scientists, growers, and engineers worldwide depend on METER systems for deeper understanding of critical issues with global impact, such as water and food shortages, environmental disasters, and climate change. At METER Group, we're building the systems needed to mitigate these and other issues facing our planet. We need your help to find innovative and effective solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. Learn more about what it's like to work at METER Group: https://www.metergroup.com/en/meter-group/topics/working-meter
METER Group headquarters is located in Eastern Washington with unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: no traffic, country space, great schools and universities, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests.
METER Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status.
Salary : $18 - $23
