Intern - Electrical Engineer

Vanderlande

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Posted about 2 months ago

Internship

Marietta, Georgia

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Smart Summary

The intern will collaborate with an electrical engineer to develop code-compliant electrical systems tailored to customer specifications, involving system and component level calculations to properly size equipment. Responsibilities also include specifying required electrical equipment and learning to use design software to create necessary documentation like wiring diagrams and Bills of Materials.

This internship requires a basic understanding of electrical engineering principles. The ideal candidate should be proactive, possess problem-solving skills, and have good communication abilities. This role offers the chance to learn practical electrical engineering and use software tools like AutoCAD Electrical.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Electrical System Development

Component Sizing

Safety Regulations

Electrical Equipment Specification

AutoCAD Electrical

Wiring Diagrams

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Design Documentation

Conceptual Thinking

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Electrical Engineering Theories

Proactiveness

Willingness to Learn

Job Description

Job Title

Intern - Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Work with an electrical engineer to develop code compliant electrical systems that meet the customer specifications

Learn practical electrical engineering principals performing system and component level calculations to size components and equipment for the application, under the supervision of an electrical engineer.

Learn about safety regulations

Work with an electrical engineer to specify the electrical equipment required for the complete electrical system that operates and controls both the Vanderlande manufactured, and third party purchased items

Learn to use software tools (AutoCAD Electrical, Word, Excel, etc.) to develop the electrical designs such as wiring diagrams, termination lists, Bill of Materials, etc.

Learn to document engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions.

Learn how to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design.

Be a good communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables

Willingness to learn 

Proactive

Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions

Good interpersonal, verbal, and written skills

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering theories and principles

Vanderlande

Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros. Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market. TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution. In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.

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