Test Engineering Intern (Paid)

Title: Test Engineering Intern (Paid)

Hours: Full Time

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin #LI-Onsite

Duration: Mid-May to Mid-August. Targeting June 2nd - August 22nd.

You will report to: Test Engineer

Compensation: $18/hour, paid in bi-monthly installments. Health benefits are not provided.

About BioLite:

BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, 1) developing-world families living in energy poverty, and 2) outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity.

BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we strive to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

About the Role:

BioLite is looking for a motivated and hands-on Engineering Intern to join our team this summer of 2025. You will gain and demonstrate practical experience in testing, troubleshooting, and developing modern in-home power management technologies. You will work with experienced engineers and technicians, contributing to real-world deliverables that enhance power supply systems and energy storage solutions.

You will: 

• Help design, building, and modifying test fixtures, lab equipment, and devices under test.
• Learn and apply safe handling procedures for high-energy density and high-voltage electronic equipment.
• Support prototype manufacturing, rework, and test fixture fabrication. 
• Develop technical engineering test plans.
• Collect, document, and analyze technical test data to support engineering recommendations.
• Summarize findings and present conclusions and recommendations to engineering teams.
• Participate in technical reviews and engineering meetings. 
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians to solve technical problems like root cause analysis and software de-bugging.
• Help with the development and construction of the test lab environment.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an engineering undergraduate program in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, or prior experience working with electronics and energy storage systems.
• Introductory understanding of electric circuit design, component selection, and analysis. 
• Communicate technical content.
• Familiarity with fabrication tools and electronic equipment (hand tools, power tools, oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters)
• Interested in power electronics, energy storage, and consumer electronics.

To Apply:

• Please include a cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this position and PDF of your resume. 
• You must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. BioLite is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.