Electrical Engineering Intern
About Digital Dynamics Inc.
Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), giving every employee the opportunity to share in our continued growth and success. Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking.
DDI designs and manufactures high-performance control hardware for semiconductor and industrial applications. As an ISO 9001-certified company, we combine extensive design and manufacturing expertise to develop advanced controllers and I/O solutions for mission-critical environments where uptime, precision, and reliability are essential.
Our products are designed at our headquarters in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA, located just south of Los Gatos and offering a convenient reverse commute.
Position Summary
Digital Dynamics Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting the design, testing, and documentation of electrical systems used in our industrial control products.
Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to schematic design, printed circuit board development, prototype testing, troubleshooting, and engineering documentation. This internship provides exposure to real-world hardware development and manufacturing in a collaborative engineering environment.
This is a full-time summer internship intended for students who are nearing completion of or have recently completed a degree in electrical engineering. Based on performance and business needs, the internship may lead to a regular full-time opportunity.
The internship pays $35.00 per hour for candidates pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree and $40.00 per hour for candidates pursuing or holding a master’s degree. Candidates must be able to work 100% onsite in Scotts Valley. Relocation assistance is not available.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with analog and digital circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout activities
- Support the assembly, bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting of prototypes
- Perform electrical measurements using oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and other laboratory equipment
- Help identify and resolve hardware design, component, and test-related issues
- Support testing involving embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware-integrated products
- Prepare and update engineering documentation, technical reports, and engineering change orders
- Collaborate with electrical, firmware, test, manufacturing, and other engineering teams
- Follow established engineering, documentation, and safety practices
Requirements
- Currently pursuing, nearing completion of, or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
- Coursework, projects, or internship experience involving analog and digital circuit design
- Basic understanding of circuit theory, electronic components, and PCB design
- Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Eagle, or KiCad
- Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, or similar laboratory equipment
- Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware development is a plus
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prepare clear technical documentation
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work full-time and 100% onsite in Scotts Valley, California
Equal Employment Opportunity
Digital Dynamics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.