Automated Test Engineering Intern; Hardware

Overview

SUMMER 2026

Shure offers a challenging, fun and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses.

Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.

Under direct supervision of manager/mentor, the Automated Test Engineering (Hardware) Intern assists in the design of electronic and acoustical production test fixtures and systems to test the functionality of company products in all production facilities.

This Internship is Onsite and based in our Niles, IL location.

• Assist in developing written test plans based on new product requirements and product schematics.
• Assist in developing new test capabilities using off-the-shelf solutions, software-defined test instrumentation, or custom-designed hardware.
• Creates and maintains schematics, bills of materials, test specifications, and other necessary documentation to support test systems and fixtures.
• Creates and maintains functional test programs to automate test equipment measurements, signal path switching, and product control.
• Provides basic electrical verification and troubleshooting of test fixtures, components, and test racks (continuity, voltages, etc.).
• Troubleshoots measurement issues such as voltage levels, RF (radio frequency) output power, RF and audio frequency response, RF sensitivity, and noise floor.
• Analyzes the reliability and capability of test fixtures, software, and systems, using statistical tools.
• Assists in the construction of functional test fixtures, which entails soldering wires/connectors, and populating printed circuit board components.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• In-process of a bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferably Junior/Senior)
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Basic troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience with common measurement instruments: DMM and Oscope
• Highly-organized and willing to learn
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures provided by mentor
• Self-motivated, team player, detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products.

Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $21-$40 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc).

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives. To learn more, check out our Intern Benefits At A Glance