Electrical Engineering Intern

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Graco Intern Program offers more than just work experience—it’s a chance to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll take on projects that matter to the business, contribute to initiatives that drive progress, and develop skills that prepare you for what’s ahead. Throughout the program, you’ll expand your industry knowledge, collaborate with professionals who are passionate about doing things the right way, and experience a culture that thrives on new ideas and continual growth. You’ll also take part in events designed to support both your learning and personal development. The program concludes with a final presentation where you’ll showcase your achievements and the difference you’ve made.

Join Graco as an Electrical Engineering Intern! Build a versatile skillset by designing both hardware and software. You will work alongside our electrical engineers to write embedded firmware and control algorithms, design circuit boards, work with batteries and battery management, design user interfaces, iOS and Android apps. This intern position also involves providing ideas, input, and analysis as a project team member.

What You Will Do at Graco

Participate in new product development as a member of a design team by:

• •Applying your engineering skills to solve problems
• •Helping with design analysis and root cause testing
• •Running tests to optimize performance
• •Contributing to electrical hardware and software design

Participate in the standard product team by:

• •Applying your engineering skills to solve problems
• •Determine root cause of failures in the field
• •Develop, qualify, and implement solutions to problems
• •Consult with electrical manufacturers to resolve product issues

Troubleshoot issues on existing standard products

Create and execute product qualification plans

Interact daily on-site with team, including lab work, project meetings, and design discussions

Conduct analysis of Graco and competitive products

What You Will Bring to Graco

Pursuing BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

initiative to learn industry and project requirements

Accelerators

Experience with various programming languages such as C, C+, and Python.

Knowledge of electrical circuit design, specifically using Altium designer

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$21.00 - $28.00