Top 20 Best Internship Options for ECE Students
ECE or Electronic and Communication Engineering are one of the most versatile streams of engineering branching out into hardware, software as well as embedded. It gives you the flexibility to enhance your logical and problem-solving skills while learning the general concepts of electrical, electronic as well as communication. As an ECE student, you can go for internships in any of the given areas based on your interest.
1. Hardware
Hardware designing is one of the primary aspects of electronics research. You can intern with one of the various companies involved in IC design, PCB design and Components design. The idea is to design low-power components, ICs based systems and discrete elements like wave-guides, connectors and switches. During your internship tenure, you will learn about deep sub-micron technologies, electromagnetic theory concepts and the working of ICs.
2. Software
The software of semi-hardware designing basically involves the programming part of the electronic hardware. Here, you can look into FPGA programming, Micro-controller programming, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and HDL verification. You will be primarily using languages like C, C++, and Matlab.
3. Embedded
In the embedded system, you will learn a mix of both software and hardware areas of research.
Technical Skill Sets ECE Students Should Lookout for
1. Analog design: Intricate knowledge of circuit design, regulators, concept of amplifiers, oscillators, etc
2. Digital design: strong knowledge of signal processing, C, C++, digital circuit concepts, VHDL, SystemC
3. Control design: MATLAB, Simulink, C, C++
4. IC design: Knowledge of Xilinx, Altera, Cadence, ADS
5. Embedded Programming: Microcontrollers programming
Top Companies That Offer Internships for ECE Students
Although there are tons of small firms and start-ups offering amazing internship opportunities for ECE students, these are handful of elite private and public sector companies offering internship for ECE students.
Public Sector Companies
1. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC)
NTPC became a Maharatna company in May 2010, one of the only four companies to be awarded this status. It was also ranked 400th in the ‘2016, Forbes Global 2000’ ranking of the World’s biggest companies. The enterprise is also among the great places to work and is guided by the “People before Plant Load Factor” mantra which is the template for all its human resource related policies.
If you’re interested to join NTPC for your upcoming internship, you should send your resume to regional HR manager of preferred NTPC office. Alternatively, you should also contact placement cell of your college and try to convince them to offer Letter of Recommendation (LOR). Your chances increase if LOR gets attested from the Dean or Principle of your institution.
Apply to internship at NTPC by downloading the application performa form.
2. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Bharat Electronics Limited is a professional defence electronics company in India serving the defence electronics needs of the armed forces since 1954. While this continues to be its prime focus, BEL also has a significant presence in the civilian market, too. The GoI enterprise also exports some of its products and services to a number of countries as well.
The company offers internship induction to students pursuing their final semester. With a strong panel of experienced mentors, interns at BEL get a exposure to secure database and an early in-house access to industry instruments.With a time-bound and friendly work culture, interns gain professional experience starting from day one. The other people working around are well disciplined and ready to support interns anytime when required. At most of the BEL offices, interns are engaged in fun & learning activities which are held during the break-hours. With a strong culture as this, interns not only have a comfortable work environment but also get an invaluable networking opportunity.
Internship Project: During the summer internship at Bharat Electronic, you’ll be introduced to RADAR systems used by Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. You’ll also gain a clear outlook in various countermeasure techniques in electronic warfare systems in conjunction to various safety measures and sustainability of devices in various environmental conditions. After completing internship, you’d need to create a project report of your work to get an official experience letter from your mentor.
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Apply to internships on BEL Career site.
3. National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO)
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna enterprise with integrated and diversified operations in mining, metal and power across the nation.
NALCO has a track record of hiring interns on a mass scale. Certainly, that speaks for the fact why it is one of the best organisations to do your internship at.
Get more insights on internship at NALCO.
4. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
HPCL is a Government of India Enterprise with a Navratna and a Forbes 2000 Global Fortune 500 company. In India, majority of its operations are in the Petroleum Refining and Marketing sector.
Every year, HPCL receives 1000s of applications for its internship programme which lasts for a duration of 6–8 weeks during April-June time-period. The company’s network consists of 13 Zonal offices across major cities and 101 Regional Offices.
As a part of your summer internship, you will be engaged in multiple assignments including analog design and layout of a signal processing algorithm, SharePoint Analytics, Log Parsers to generate IIS log reports, usage of new tools with mentorship from HLS department, etc. Depending on your location and mentor, you may also be required to submit one report after every 15 days.
The application form opens during the Summer season and you can apply directly on HPCL’s career page.
5. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. is the only service provider, making focused efforts & planned initiatives to bridge the rural-urban digital divide in ICT sector. It is also one of the largest & leading public sector units providing comprehensive range of telecom services in India.
During the internship tenure, the interns are offered exposure across vast spectrum of topics such as Digital Switching, Mobile Communication including GSM, 3G, CDMA, Data communication, MPLS, VPN, Broadband, IPv6, Database Administration, Server Administration, IT Security, Optical Networks like SDH, DWDM, NGSDH, NGN, Access Networks, Management, Telecom Finance, Building Science (for Civil and Electrical students) and Telecom Network Planning.
On completing your internship, you’ll need to create a short project reportwith a brief analysis of your take away during the internship.
6. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited, a navaratna company under Ministry of Power, Government of India invites promising, energetic and bright people for apprenticeship for one year in Electrical engineering, Electronics/ Telecommunication Engineering, and other core fields.
Apply to internship at PowerGrid.
7. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
BHEL is the largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in India in the energy-related/infrastructure sector, today. This government enterprise is primarily engaged in the design, engineering, manufacture, construction, testing, commissioning and services for core sectors of the economy, viz. Power, Transmission, Industry, Transportation (Railways), Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Water and Defence.
To be eligible for internship at BHEL, you must be a student of 4th or 6th semester pursuing B-tech in either of Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgy or Computer Science/IT streams.
During your internship tenure, you will be working in close association with your mentor who will introduce different aspects of the BHEL and then assign you a project to work on. Some mentors also give small assignments that you will have to complete on time. During the last week of your internship, you will create a project report, which will serve as the main document for your evaluations.
After online application, the hard copy of the online application along with following documents must be sent to BHEL’s office in your region/district. The company has its offices located in various Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities across India:
1. Acknowledgement Slip
2. Birth Certificate
3. All Educational Qualification Certificates/Mark Sheet
4. Domicile Certificate
5. Photocopy of Aadhar Card
Get more insights and tips on How to Apply for an Internship with BHEL.
Private Sector Companies
1. Motorola
Motorola is one of the very few companies that hires interns directly from campus. The company is popular name among students, specially for its short one-shot interviews (lasting for not more than 30 minutes). Since recent times, Motorola Solutions (India) has been gaining its name in the Indian geography by hiring only qualified interns, through placement coordinators.
2. Honeywell
Honeywell is famous for hiring interns in niche domains. The company conducts 3 rounds of interview for students applying to internship. The rounds compile of technical, HR and aptitude focus areas. The core areas of questions revolve around C and C++. NTAT certified students qualify the standards of efficient screening with more preference given to ECE domain.
Small Tip: Just be clear with your basics and you’ll be through
3. General Electric
An internship with GE gives you an opportunity to work on solving some of the greatest challenges of today. You work with the best in the industry and apply your skills and academic knowledge to solve the real business problems. Coupled with an amazing work culture, you gain an experience on the top-quality project, just like a seasoned professional at GE.
Interesting Fact: GE offers a prodigious opportunity for practical implementation of technical/engineering concepts and theories, and to explore latest and hands-on knowledge.
4. Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments is an American company that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits. The company is also responsible for their world-class analog chips and embedded processors.
5. LG Electronics
Best Part: Interns gain practical hands on experience with problems and involvement in on going projects. Helpful environment for a fresh intern and great learning opportunity.
6. Videocon
The company is known to hire ECE students and deploy them into Research Internships. As an intern at Videocon, you’ll have comfortable working hours and complete attention given by your seniors.
The internship lasts for a period of 60 days. You’ll be engaged into application of C language into hardware processes including Set Top Boxes, code optimisation and gain an advanced exposure to Linux OS.
7. Tata Teleservices Limited (Telecommunications)
Tata Teleservices offers integrated telecom solutions to its customers across wireline and wireless networks on GSM, CDMA & 3G platforms. Backed by a unified portfolio of Tata Group, it is one of India’s leading mobile telecom service providers delivering mobile connectivity and services to consumers across the country.
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8. Vodafone (Telecommunications & Networking)
Vodafone’s operations in India serve over 150 million customers. It has the largest subscriber base globally among the Vodafone Group. Vodafone India is committed to provide innovative, customer friendly and reliable products and services by continuously differentiating itself with a strong brand, best quality network, unique distribution and great customer service.
Tip: Your chances of getting selected increases if you go through Employee Referral program.
Information related to internships at Vodafone India is available on their career site.
9. Samsung (Analog and Digital Electronics, Communications)
Ranked on the 2017 Top Companies with Highest Paid Internships in India, Samsung India gives interns an exposure in on the three R&D centres of the company: Samsung Research Institutes in Bangalore, Delhi, and Noida. During the internship tenure, you’re assured to work on real projects and enjoy some amazing perks and benefits including a good stipend amount.
10. Intel Technology India
Intel supplies processors for computer system manufacturers such as Apple, Lenovo, HP, and Dell. The company is the inventor of the highly popular x86 series of microprocessors.
The company offers year-round opportunities for the interns within their engineering, business, and general management groups. What makes these opportunities unique is the fact that the interns may even earn many benefits available to the full-time employees too, such as a competitive stipend, access to various courses, and networking opportunities.
Interesting Fact: The stipend paid to interns at INTEL is 23,000–25,000 INR
11. Dell India
At Dell, interns are given exposure in areas such as accounting & financial services, engineering and computer science, operations, sales, inside sales and marketing. Whereas the subject matter varies according to your field of education and the discipline of the selected internship, what remains common across all the internship programs at Dell, is the excellent exposure you gain to the real-world skills and the work experiences.
12. Reliance
Reliance welcomes interns to work in disciplines, such as HR, finance, operations, marketing, and petrochemicals, as well as in media. Since the bar of standards is quite high at Reliance, they choose the bright achievers from the B-schools and technical institutions from all over the country.
13. Wipro
At Wipro, internship opportunities are extended to candidates that are selected through on–campus placement drives at their respective colleges. Interested candidates who are selected through on-campus placement need to contact their college placement officer so that the Wipro Location Campus manager, along with the evangelist, can identify the project and suggest the college suitability on an annual basis.
14. CISCO
The Cisco International Internship Program (CIIP) is a year-long internship opportunity, (also one of the highest paying intertnships) for the students coming from several international universities. If selected, you will be working in a high-paced environment, gaining critical exposure to the next-generation projects. At the same time, you will be networking with the professionals and interns from all over the world, while acquiring new technical, business and professional skills.
15. Philips Electronics
At Philips, you gain exposure to technology and business both, which coupled with your passion and ambition gives rise to an enriching internship experience. The primary focus area of internship programme at Philips is HealthTech.
Fun Fact: They pay you a lot!
16. Redpine Signals
Presently, the fabless semiconductor company is hiring interns at their Hyderabad office. It is one of the only companies whose business operates around core engineering solutions and products. The company primarily serves the Internet of Things and wireless embedded systems market, specifically chipsets and hardware modules.
Fun Fact: Interns at Redpine Signals get free food (everyday) until 9 PM.
Hope you find this info as a helpful resource for your internship hunt. Apart from these, there are numerous other companies offering internships to ECE students. You can search for them on Google or keep a track of websites offering internship opportunities.
PS: This post was originally published on Switch Idea Blog
