Electronics Engineer Intern

Location: Kochi, India

Department: Operations

Experience: 0-1

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in PCB assembly, soldering, and rework of electronic components, including through-hole (THT) and surface-mount (SMD) components.
• Perform wire cutting, stripping, crimping, cable harness preparation, and connector assembly according to approved wiring diagrams.
• Support waterproof connector termination, cable potting, and electrical testing under supervision.
• Assist in assembling and integrating electronics hulls, power supplies, ESCs, sensors, cameras, lights, and thruster connections.
• Perform basic electrical tests, including continuity checks, voltage measurements, polarity verification, and functional testing.
• Use electronic testing instruments such as digital multimeters, bench power supplies, and oscilloscopes under guidance.
• Support ROV subsystem integration, troubleshooting, and tank testing.
• Follow approved SOPs, assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, and quality inspection requirements.
• Maintain assembly logbooks, job cards, test reports, and component traceability records.
• Follow ESD protection, electrical safety, and 5S workplace practices.
• Report assembly defects, component failures, and technical issues to the supervisor.
• Support production improvement activities to reduce assembly errors, rework, and production time.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: ITI / Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, or a related technical discipline. Candidates with a strong interest in hands-on electronics assembly may also apply.
• Experience: Fresher. Academic projects or practical experience in electronics assembly, soldering, wiring, or testing are preferred.
• Tools Exposure: Soldering station, digital multimeter, crimping tools, wire strippers, and basic electronic testing equipment.
• Engagement: Full-time, on-site internship of 6 months; stipend as per company policy; possibility of a full-time offer based on performance.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic components.
• Ability to identify resistors, capacitors, diodes, connectors, and PCBs.
• Basic knowledge of soldering, wiring, and cable termination.
• Familiarity with digital multimeters and basic electrical measurements.
• Ability to read simple electrical wiring diagrams and circuit schematics.
• Understanding of electrical safety and proper handling of electronic components.

• Hands-on experience in THT and SMD soldering.
• Knowledge of cable harness preparation and connector crimping.
• Basic PCB testing and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with DC power supplies, BLDC motors, and Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs).
• Knowledge of waterproof connectors, cable potting, and sealing methods.
• Interest in robotics, underwater vehicles, and electronic system integration.

• Willingness to learn and develop practical technical skills.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow instructions and standard procedures.
• Responsibility and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Team collaboration and openness to feedback.
• Good workplace discipline and time management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion of assigned electronics assembly and wiring tasks within agreed timelines.
• Quality of soldering, crimping, cable termination, and PCB assembly.
• Reduction of assembly defects, wiring errors, and rework.
• Accuracy of assembly logbooks, job cards, and test documentation.
• Compliance with SOPs, ESD safety, and 5S requirements.
• Improvement in practical testing and troubleshooting skills.
• Learning progress and supervisor feedback during monthly reviews.