Electrical Engineer - Internship

Location: Golden Valley (Hybrid)

Pay: $25/hr. 

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

At Tennant, we are expanding and growing in exciting areas such as autonomous robots, IoT/Connected machines, and new power sources.  We are seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to join our engineering team. This position is ideal for someone that is entering their Senior year of college who is eager to apply fundamental electrical engineering principles to real-world products and systems. The Electrical Engineer Intern will support design, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting activities under the guidance of senior engineers. As part of our team, you will contribute significantly to the delivery of our award-winning products & services around the world, working to develop new sources of data-driven value for Tennant Company and our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electrical systems, circuits, and components
• Create and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Support prototype builds, lab testing, and system validation
• Collect and analyze test data; prepare reports and summaries
• Assist with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of electrical issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
• Support compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completed 2-3 years of Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Strong understanding of basic electrical theory (AC/DC circuits, Ohm’s Law, power, signals)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Familiarity with lab equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supplies)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in an engineering environment
• Familiarity with CAD or ECAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, OrCAD, Eagle)
• Exposure to embedded systems, controls, power electronics, or industrial systems
• Basic programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB)

Work Environment

• Office and/or laboratory setting
• Occasional hands-on lab or manufacturing floor work
• Standard business hours with flexibility as needed

Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience: The starting rate for this role is $25/hr. 

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Contractors who qualify to enroll in benefits may be eligible for: 401K; Health; Dental; Vision; Long & Short-Term Disability; Life Insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.