Electrical Hardware Engineering Intern
At ASSA ABLOY, our global teams collaborate seamlessly to craft products and services that integrate into our users’ lives, simplifying their everyday routines and enhancing convenience. By empowering users to control access, we provide unparalleled peace of mind through enhancing safety and visibility.
As a Hardware Electrical Engineering Intern, you will support the Access Egress Hardware Team by assisting with laboratory operations, electronics assembly, testing, and equipment maintenance. Working closely with experienced engineers, you’ll engage in practical projects that span building prototypes, conducting experiments, and collecting data—all geared toward advancing our hardware solutions.
This position will sit onsite full-time in New Haven, CT at ASSA ABLOY Americas corporate headquarters and will report to the Hardware Electrical Engineering Manager.
What you will be doing
Hardware Assembly & Testing
- Assist in the assembly, configuration, and testing of electronic components and prototypes.
- Set up and maintain hardware platforms used in product development and lab experiments.
Technical Support & Experimentation
- Collaborate with the engineering team on experiment setups, troubleshooting, and hardware validation.
- Document test procedures, measurement results, and experimental observations to support design improvements.
- Handle and rework electronic assemblies, including SMT soldering, wiring, and harnessing, while following best
- practices for safety and precision.
- Prepare regular reports on project progress, testing outcomes, and equipment readiness for review by the
- engineering team.
What we are looking for
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of electronics assembly, including reading schematics and assembly drawings.
- Familiarity with electronic measurement tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) and hands-on skills in SMT soldering
- and wiring.
- A strong interest in practical electronics and hardware.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and close attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, eager to learn from experienced mentors.
We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!
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What we offer
We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities, so that you can enjoy an internship opportunity with us.
- Hands-On Experience: Interns gain invaluable, real-world experience in a rapidly growing and innovative industry. Working on cutting-edge security solutions provides practical knowledge that enhances your skills and career readiness.
- Industry Exposure: Learn about the latest trends and technologies in lock security, including IoT-enabled devices and advanced encryption techniques.
- Networking Opportunities: Building connections with industry experts and fellow interns can open doors to future collaborations, job offers, and long-term professional relationships.
- Contribution to Impactful Projects: Interns are often involved in meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the company's products and services, providing a sense of accomplishment and confidence.
- Skill Development: Interning at a growing lock security business allows you to develop diverse skills, such as programming, data analytics, product design, and customer-oriented thinking.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
