Electrical Engineering Intern
Company: Ocean Power Technologies Inc
Location: Monroeville
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Electrical
Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) - NJ The Company: Ocean Power
Technologies, Inc. (OPT) provides intelligent maritime solutions
and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean
operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and
research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which
provides AI-capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain
Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms
provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data
communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also
provide WAM-V® unmanned surface vehicles (USV’s) and marine
robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is located in Monroe
Township, New Jersey with an additional office in Richmond,
California. The Role: The Electrical Engineering Intern will
support the engineering team in the electrical design and
verification testing of OPT products and systems. Responsibilities:
Assist with the generation and review of schematics, BOMS, and test
plans. Help set up test equipment, support testing and data
collection. Build and test prototype electronics. Prepare technical
reports to document the methodology and results of work performed.
Assist with departmental documentation and administrative projects.
Perform other tasks as required. Qualifications: Junior or Senior
status in a 4-year university pursuing an Electrical/Computer
Engineering degree. Must be able to work both independently and in
a team setting. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Experience with electrical assembly, building and testing circuits.
Experience with developing test plans, conducting lab testing, and
analyzing and presenting results. Experience with programming
languages (C, C++, and Python), and /or firmware development for
embedded control systems a plus. Familiarity with Orcad and Altium
for schematics and PCB layout a plus. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Hourly rate is $23.00 and includes the following for eligible
employees: Bonus potential Restricted Stock Awards Benefits
include: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Disability Insurance
401(k) *Duration of Internship will be from June 1, 2026 - August
7, 2026*
Keywords: Ocean Power Technologies Inc, Plainfield , Electrical Engineering Intern, Engineering , Monroeville, New Jersey
