Electrical Engineering Intern

An Electrical Engineering internship provides an opportunity for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, often in cross-functional teams and gain exposure to different facets of engineering practices. Interns will be evaluated based on their relevant coursework and experience as well as their career goals and matched with an ongoing project that best supports their learning. An intern could have some of the following responsibilities:

• Design and Analysis:This could involve using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create schematics and layouts.
• Testing and Debugging:Interns may be involved in testing and debugging electrical systems to ensure they meet specifications. This could include running simulation, conducting experiments, or troubleshooting
• Research:Interns may be tasked with data analysis, researching new technologies, components, or methods applied to current and future projects.
• Software Development: Depending on the specific focus of the internship, there may be opportunities to work on software development related to electrical systems. This could include programming microcontrollers, writing scripts, or developing control algorithms

About the Organization:

Santiago is the largest city and capital of Chile. Situated in a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it is the cultural, political and financial center of the country. Internships in a wide variety of fields in both English and Spanish are available After meeting with a Career Coach, our team will review your resume, skills, and career goals and match you with an employer on-site for your internship!

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page