BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
DEPARTMENT OF Electrical and computer ENGINEERING
Take a break from your books.
Studying and taking tests is important, but so is going beyond the classroom to maximize your college experience. Check out the options you have to make the most of your time at Purdue Fort Wayne.
Jobs, internships, and Cooperative Education
For some extra spending cash.
Whether you’re looking for a part-time job on campus or a full-time job after graduation, we have lots of options. Sometimes, companies will reach out to us directly with opportunities. Keep an eye out for postings so that you can apply early.
- Electrical Engineer at Design Collaborative, (Posted on August 27, 2024)
- Electrical Engineer at CMI, (Posted on January 25, 2024)
- Electronic Design Engineer at API Alliance, (Posted on Dec 30, 2023)
- Electrical Engineer at Jayco, (Posted on Oct 27, 2023)
- AWE Sales Engineer, (Posted on May 19, 2023)
- Ultra Electronics | Production Engineer/Software Engineering Technician (Posted on October 31)
- Siemens | Development Test Engineer (Posted on August 26)
Internships come in two flavors: paid and unpaid. Please note, if you’re interested in a cooperative education, also referred to as a co-op, position, you must be preapproved. Please read the ECE Student Guide for Internship and Co-op for detailed procedures. Some previous companies that ECE students have partnered with for internships and co-ops include Regal Rexnord (Regal Beloit), Franklin Electric, AccuTemp, PHD, Ultra Electronics, QSC (Attero Tech), Nidec, Steel Dynamics, Sortera Alloys, API Alliances, General Dynamics, Davaus, General Motors, John Deer, and BAE Systems.
The benefits of enrolling in an academic internship credit below:
• Competitive income earned to help finance your educational costs. Those enrolled in academic internships through PFW are earning more than minimum wage.
• Your work experience is related to your major/field of study. Faculty/department approval to determine true internship.
• Great on your resume for related field of study experience and employment prospects post-graduation.
• Internship experience recorded on official transcript.
• Enhance self-confidence and professionalism through awareness and development of workplace competencies.
• SkillSurvey self-assessment and employer evaluation.
• Support from University should there be any concerns/issues and celebrate student success
• Midterm check in with student intern and employer.
• Build networking opportunities and partnership with employers for you as well as to connect PFW students with other internship/employment opportunities.
Check out what’s available now, and look back often for more opportunities.
Electrical Engineer Internship at Wessler Engineering, (Posted on November 25, 2024)
Student Organizations
IEEE
Focused on your career.
Society of Women Engineers
Support and encouragement for women engineers.
Living Learning Community
Live with the engineering Herd.
Make connections and live with those who share your passion of engineering by joining our living learning community. You’ll get to make unforgettable memories with your fellow engineering Mastodons, collaborate together, and forge lifelong friendships.
Study Abroad
Let the world be your classroom.
Your college experience is special—and uniquely yours. Imagine enhancing it by taking your studies overseas. Living and learning in a different country will foster both your independence and your personal development. Through this experience, and the knowledge you’ll gain living like a local, you’ll emerge with a new perspective.