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Engineering Services Intern

Dorman Products

Colmar, PAFull-time$21/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21/hr
Location
Colmar, PA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Engineering Services Intern will support Dorman’s electronics engineering group for 10 weeks, working with the electronics design and services teams. The intern will test electronic products, record and share results, and assist with reverse engineering sensors and modules. The role also includes reviewing automotive diagrams, schematics, and PCB layouts, with learning and development monitored throughout the internship and a project presentation to leadership at its conclusion.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vehicle SystemsElectronics Circuit FundamentalsSchematic CreationEmbedded Software DevelopmentMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunicationElectronics TestingReverse EngineeringAutomotive Diagram InterpretationSchematic ReviewPCB Layout Review

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering or Related

Full job description

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025. Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman. Job Summary For 10 weeks you will play an active role on the electronics engineering group, a support group to the product engineering organization, specifically within the electronics design and electronics services teams. Performance will be monitored to assure learning and development is happening and you will be expected to present project details to our leadership team at the conclusion of the internship. If you are a self-starter with a knack for problem solving, apply today! Primary Duties 1. Perform internal product performance testing of electronics using benchtop equipment and then create documentation. 2. Record data from testing in standard formats and provide results to product and engineering teams. 3. Help reverse engineer functions and features of electronic sensors and modules. 4. Interpret automotive wiring and pinout diagrams. 5. Review schematics and PCB layouts. 6. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications 1. Familiarity with vehicle systems, including body and electronics, preferred. 2. Knowledge of electronics circuit fundamentals preferred. 3. Knowledge of electronic schematic creation a plus. 4. Knowledge of embedded software development a plus. 5. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. 6. Demonstrated communication ability. Education / Experience 1. Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar engineering-related discipline. What the Intern Will Learn During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to: 1. Gain hands-on experience with automotive electronics testing, using benchtop laboratory equipment to evaluate product performance, collect and analyze test data, and prepare professional engineering documentation. 2. Learn the fundamentals of reverse engineering automotive electronic sensors and modules, including interpreting wiring diagrams, identifying functional features, and understanding how electronic systems operate within vehicles. 3. Develop practical electronics design knowledge by reviewing schematics and PCB layouts, collaborating with engineering teams, and presenting project findings and recommendations. The US base rate for this full-time position is $21/hr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate. www.DormanProducts.com Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia Job Segment: Testing, Entry Level Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Embedded, Electronics Engineer, Technology, Engineering Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combina ion of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,982 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$23–29/hr57 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr968 hourly ranges

This rate, $21/hr, is 23% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 132 open Engineering Intern jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,982 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (32 postings).
Education
710 of the 1,982 open Engineering Intern jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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