Test Engineering Intern

Posted on 9/4/2025

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Compensation Overview

$19.50 - $32.50/hr

Lake Zurich, IL, USA

In Person

The job is located in a quieter, suburban area near Chicago.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual for our Test Engineering Intern position in Lake Zurich, IL. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part time during the school year and full time during the summer. If you are an enthusiastic team player who wishes to immediately apply your academic knowledge in assisting our engineers and are currently attending college or university majoring in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or those respective Technology fields, we invite you to apply now!

As a Test Engineering Intern, a typical day might include the following: 

  • Evaluate new test technologies and methods.

  • Determine Design for Test (DFT) specifications and coordinate with engineering staff on new product design.

  • Design, develop, and maintain test strategies for new and existing products that meet corporate objectives.

  • Train production testing staff in function, design, and maintenance of all testing processes on the production floor.

  • Gather and analyze test data to improve test coverage and efficiencies.

  • Project SEL Values.

  • Continuously identify, measure, and improve processes.

  • Understand. Create. Simplify.

  • Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if you have:

  • You are currently a student pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, with one to two years engineering education completed.

  • Experience with applicable programming languages.

  • The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

  • The ability to work cooperatively in team environment.

  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

  • Are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

  • Are able to work cooperatively in a team environment.

  • Have background check results satisfactory to SEL.

  • Have negative drug test result(s).

Location:

Lake Zurich, IL- Located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, SEL’s Fault Indicator and Sensor Division, provides a positive, professional environment where you can make a difference in how the industry views SEL products and solutions. The company’s proximity to Chicago will allow you to enjoy all that the city has to offer, but its quieter, suburban location is ideal for those looking for a more relaxed place to live and work.

Pay Range Data

($19.50 - $32.50 per hour)* Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.