Engineering Intern - Hybrid Electronics Lab (Summer 2026)

The hourly rate for this position is $22.15 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

Eaton Research Labs is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Intern to support hands-on research, development, and prototyping activities in the Hybrid Electronics Lab during Summer 2026. This internship focuses on advanced manufacturing and integration of printed, flexible, and hybrid electronics, supporting early-stage technology development and laboratory-scale builds.

The intern will work closely with engineers and researchers on real hardware, gaining practical exposure to micro dispensing, screen printing, SMT assembly, and additive manufacturing platforms in a R&D lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and prototyping activities for hybrid and printed electronics demonstrators and test articles.
• Operate and support micro dispensing-based electronics and 3D printing systems (e.g., nScrypt or similar platforms) under supervision.
• Assist with screen printing of conductive and functional inks on flexible and rigid substrates.
• Perform SMT assembly on PCBs and flexible printed electronics, including component placement, reflow, and basic inspection.
• Support general additive manufacturing tasks, including polymer 3D printing for fixtures, test coupons, and prototypes.
• Assist with process development, experimentation, and troubleshooting in a laboratory setting.
• Collect, document, and organize experimental data, build notes, and test results.
• Maintain lab organization, follow safety procedures, and support proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Engineering, or Advanced Manufacturing (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or related field).
• Strong interest in hands-on electronics manufacturing or advanced manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of electronics fundamentals (components, PCBs) and laboratory practices.
• Comfortable working with tools, equipment, and prototypes in a lab environment.
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing processes and follow documented procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly document work.
• Ability to work on-site in Southfield, MI for the duration of the internship.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience related to printed electronics, flexible electronics, or hybrid electronics.
• Exposure to screen printing, SMT assembly, soldering, or electronics fabrication.
• Familiarity with 3D printing or micro dispensing platforms (e.g., nScrypt).
• Experience with CAD or ECAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KiCad, Altium, or similar).
• Basic scripting or programming experience (Python, C/C ) is a plus but not required.
• Comfortable working in a cross-disciplinary, team-oriented lab environment.
  
  
  

Soft Skills

• Willingness to learn new manufacturing processes and follow documented procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly document work.
  
  
  

Additional Information

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with emerging hybrid electronics and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Practical exposure to lab-scale electronics fabrication, assembly, and testing workflows.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and researchers in a corporate R&D environment.
• Experience translating experimental concepts into repeatable, documented processes.
  
  
  

This role is well-suited for students interested in applied engineering, hands-on prototyping, and early-career exposure to advanced electronics manufacturing.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.