Electrical Engineering Intern

Electrical Engineering Intern*

We are an established company located in Secaucus, New Jersey that offers its employees a competitive benefits package and great developmental opportunities.

The Company:* GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. An independent, nonprofit organization, GIA protects the public trust in gems and jewelry by providing the education, research, and standards that consumers and the jewelry industry rely on to make informed purchase decisions.

The Team & Culture:* With autonomy, performance and passion, the Research & Development department strongly collaborates across the team to elevate the organization’s research and instrument initiatives. Our researchers develop instruments that are accurate, reliable and cutting-edge and used by gem professionals — retailers, wholesalers, scientists — around the globe.

*Job Overview:**We’re looking for a talented Intern Electrical Engineer to join our team in the next coming months, that develops high-precision instruments used in gem analysis. This is a great opportunity to work with a skilled group of engineers and scientists on real-world projects in electronics, automation, and optics. You will help design, build, and test electronic systems and components. You'll support senior engineers in the development of new instruments and in improving existing ones. We offer hands-on training in a real engineering environment, the opportunity to grow within a team of experienced engineers, and the chance to work on meaningful, high-tech project in a supportive setting.

Essential Duties*: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in designing and testing electronic systems used in advanced instruments.• Help create and update documents like schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.• Work with lab equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies) to troubleshoot and test circuits.• Support the team in selecting components and communicating with vendors.• Help maintain existing instruments and support production teams.• Work closely with engineers from other areas such as software and mechanical design.• Follow safety standards and help improve product quality.

• Basic understanding of embedded systems, circuit design, and microcontrollers.• Familiar with lab tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and soldering tools.• Exposure to schematic design software (like Altium, Eagle, or KiCad).• Interest in automation systems, motors, sensors, and industrial electronics.• Willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team.• Strong attention to detail, good problem-solving skills, and clear communication.• Experience with basic programming (C/C++) or embedded firmware.• Understanding of communication protocols like UART, SPI, or I2C.• Interest in optics, lasers, or spectroscopy.