Electrical Engineer Intern

Who We Are

Products and solutions with purpose.

We started in a garage with one invention, Martcart™, the world’s first electric shopping cart, born from our founder Bill Sage’s desire to help his grandmother shop independently. From that start, Kiefer Sage has grown into a company that designs solutions and products with purpose, rooted in empathy, guided by innovation, and built to solve real problems.

Our Mission

At Kiefer Sage, we build amazing talent who build amazing businesses that make a difference in overlooked and underserved markets.

Our Core Values

Our values define our culture, guide our decisions, and shape the way we work.

• Love: We lead with empathy, respect, and care for others.
• Grit: We persevere with determination and resilience.
• Humility: We remain grounded, open-minded, and eager to learn.
• Own It: We take accountability and deliver with integrity.
• Make It Better: We pursue continuous improvement and innovation.

Summary/Objective:

The Electrical Engineer intern participates in the design, development, and implementation of electrical and electronic systems and components from concept to new product development through production. This role involves creating detailed designs, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and collaborating with other engineers. The Electrical Engineer intern collaborates cross-functionally with project management, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. Analytical skills and a foundation in electrical and electronic engineering principles are important for success in this role.

Skill/Knowledge Opportunities:

• Design, develop, and implement electronic circuits, printed circuit boards, and embedded firmware code
• Improve knowledge of electronic PCB design and test practices, including operation of electronic test equipment (e.g., DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)
• Participate in all phases of product development, including new product specification, review, manufacturing process support, and product life-cycle support
• Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues under tight timelines
• Improve knowledge of microcontrollers, topologies, and circuit designs
• Improve knowledge of C++ programming language and ability to write firmware code
• Prepare product electrical design specifications and test plans
• Evaluate and propose alternative electronic components for continuous product support, improvement, and cost reduction
• Participate in design reviews
• Provide detailed information about designs and projects through verbal communication and using technical writing

Competencies:

• Good problem-solver
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good technical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good time manager
• Good organizational skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Some experience in electrical design, development, and project execution
• Some experience with circuit design, controls, and power distribution
• Some knowledge of electrical schematic design, PCB design, and modeling software (e.g., Altium Designer, AutoCAD Electrical, LTspice, Microchip MPLAB X, MATLAB)
• Some knowledge of power generation, distribution, grounding, lighting, and protection systems
• Familiarity with PLCs, control systems, and instrumentation
• Some experience with programming, particularly for embedded applications
• Some experience in participating in FMEAs, 8D, and root cause analysis
• Some understanding of safety standards and risk assessment in electrical systems

AAP/EEO Statement: Kiefer Sage provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.