Engineering Intern

Company Overview 

K-Tec Systems designs and manufactures advanced airflow measurement and sensing solutions used in industrial, research, and laboratory environments. Our team develops custom instrumentation and testing solutions that help customers accurately measure and analyze airflow performance. Our technologies support customers in industries including automotive, aerospace, drone/UAV, and military applications, providing precise airflow measurement solutions for testing, validation, and product development. Internship Overview 

This internship provides practical engineering experience in electrical design, mechanical design, and product testing. The intern will work closely with our engineering and sales teams to support airflow measurement applications, thermocouple integration, and product development projects. Students will gain exposure to sensor technology, wire harness design, SolidWorks modeling, and test system development.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in the design and documentation of wire harnesses and cable assemblies 
• Support thermocouple design, assembly, and integration 
• Assist with SolidWorks modeling, wire harness design, and mechanical component design 
• Help develop and build test benches for airflow measurement and product validation • Assist with prototype assembly, troubleshooting, and testing 
• Collect and analyze engineering test data 
• Provide technical support for customer airflow applications
• Assist with engineering drawings, documentation, and test procedures

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• SolidWorks experience required
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, sensors, and instrumentation
• Interest in hands-on engineering, prototyping, and testing 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Experience (Bonus Skills) 

The following experience is not required but is highly valued:

• Experience working with sensors, thermocouples, or instrumentation systems
• Exposure to wire harness design or electrical cabling
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or data acquisition systems
• Experience with prototype assembly, soldering, or lab testing
• Participation in engineering projects, robotics teams, Formula SAE, UAV/drone teams, or engineering clubs

Example Projects You May Work On 

During the internship, students may contribute to real engineering projects such as:

• Designing and routing wire harness assemblies for airflow measurement systems
• Supporting development of thermocouple sensing solutions for customer test applications
• Assisting in the design and build of airflow test benches and validation systems
• Creating SolidWorks models and mechanical components used in sensor mounting and test fixtures
• Assisting with product testing, calibration, and performance validation

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience with industrial sensors and airflow instrumentation
• Experience working with SolidWorks, wire harness design, and thermocouple systems
• Exposure to engineering test benches and validation processes
• Opportunity to work directly with engineers and customers on real applications
• Practical experience supporting industries such as automotive, aerospace, UAV/drone, and defense systems

Career Opportunity 

High-performing interns may have the opportunity to continue working with K-Tec Systems during the academic year or be considered for future full-time engineering roles as the company continues to grow. Standout Opportunity.

This internship is designed to provide meaningful hands-on engineering experience where interns contribute directly to real product development, testing systems, and customer engineering solutions.