Electrical Engineer Intern - Communications - Summer 2027
Carpentersville, ILInternship$18/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
OTTO Communications designs and manufactures communications and power management accessories for two-way radio products. The Electrical Engineer Intern supports the Communications Division Engineering team by creating or modifying PCB schematics, building and testing circuits, debugging circuits, and participating in product development. The position is 100% on-site and pays $18.00 per hour.
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Full job description
Electrical Engineer Intern - Communications - Summer 2027
OTTO's opportunity:
OTTO Communications designs and manufactures innovative communications and power management accessories for two-way radio products for demanding and mission-critical applications. For over 65 years, OTTO's products have been recognized for excellence by the military, law enforcement, public safety agencies, and retail and commercial customers worldwide.
The Electrical Engineer Intern will perform a variety of duties to support the Engineering team for the Communications Division.
Specifically, the Electrical Engineer Intern will :
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Create or modify PCB schematics using Altium CAD tool
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Build and test breadboard circuits
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Debug circuits, gather and present data
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Learn and participate in the Product Development Process
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Create Engineering Change Notices
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Assist with other related duties as required or assigned
What you'll need to bring to the table:
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Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering program pursuing a BSEE
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Completed basic Electrical Engineering classes - going into junior or senior year
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Familiarity with basic Electrical Circuits and Schematics
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A strong desire to learn
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Good communication skills
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100% on-site
What OTTO offers for this specific position:
- Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour
OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
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Request for Assistance /Reasonable Accommodation:
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If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at 847-428-7171 or email at HRDepartment @ ottoexcellence.com
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OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,958 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18/hr
- US median$25–35/hr277 hourly ranges
This rate, $18/hr, is 40% below the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 78 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Illinois and 2,958 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
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- Experience
- Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,970 postings).
- Education
- 1,383 of the 2,958 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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