Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) - Portsmouth, NH

Job Overview

The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.                  
 

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by: 

• Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences.  
• Working on comprehensive, value-added projects. 
• Working in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment. 
• Developing technical skills specific to your major. 
• Providing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business. 
• Providing a presentation to the local management team at the end of the program. 
• Gaining knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location.  
• Gaining experience in planning and organizational skills. 
• Working on challenging robust projects that will provide practical experience. 
• Assisting with process improvement. 
• Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision. 
• Providing support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate. 

 

Hardware Responsibilities

Responsible for the hardware design and development activities associated with high volume electronic products associated with the Smart Meter industry.

• Develop hardware from concept to production launch including design documentation, participating in design reviews, coding, code reviews, unit testing and unit test reviews.

• Develop and implement strategy to validate resulting systems against requirements. Thus, the hardware design and development responsibilities include the development and implementation of design verification test procedures.

• Document and resolve defects.

• Develop hardware and software test tools as needed.

• Ensure the overall quality of the hardware incorporated in the system, its performance against requirements, and it’s on schedule delivery.

• Ensure designs are to exceed requirements of governing agencies (i.e., FCC and UL) and must be capable of listing with these agencies where applicable.

• Work in a team environment and work with others to achieve the best possible end-product from all functional viewpoints.

• Capture and direct corrective actions in response to field complaints and supply issues.

What will help you thrive in this role?

 

• Enrollment in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree related to the internship (required) 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (required) 
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (junior or senior year).
• Competent working with Microsoft Office and other related software utilizing a Windows platform
• Beginners background in analog and digital design and development.
• Beginners understanding of hardware interfaces, E-field sensors, current sensors and low power battery design.
• Experience with schematic capture like OrCad, Altium, Ealge and simulation tools such as LTspice and Electronic Workbench.
• Working understanding of Design Verification Testing at the circuit level.
• Experience with circuit bring-up and solid trouble shooting methodologies.
• Basic understanding of firmware interfaces

Expectations: The intern will be expected to work full-time at 40 hours/week and will be compensated on an hourly basis.
Compensation Range: $22.50/hour - $29.00/hour (dependent upon graduation date)
 

Hubbell Incorporated

 

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

 

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Sup