Controls Engineering Interns (2 Positions)

Curtiss-Wright / Williams Controls / Portland, Oregon

Engineering Interns (2 Positions)

Candidate Description
We are seeking two (2) enthusiastic and motivated engineering interns with backgrounds in Electrical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering to join our team. You will be working for a well-established, innovative company where you will contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and gain practical skills applicable to your field of study.

Start Date:    Approx. Mid May 2026  (flexible)

Hours:   This is a temporary, full time position – approx. 40 hours a week on site. 

Hourly Rate:     $25 per hour

Job Functions

Depending on your area of expertise, responsibilities will vary but may include:

Design & Development: Utilize CAD software and other tools to support the design, prototyping, and development of products and components relevant to your discipline (e.g., circuits, mechanical systems, software applications).
Testing & Analysis: Design and coordinate product testing to evaluate performance, quality, and reliability. Perform simulations and analysis as required (e.g., electrical components, mechanical systems, software debugging).
Documentation & Review: Create and review designs, schematics, CAD models, or code to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of at least three years of college or university with a declared major of Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with relevant tools and technologies in your field, such as CAD software, programming languages, or PCB design and layout tools.

Preferred

• Experience with Solidworks (or other 3D CAD tools), Altium (electrical schematic design and layout), C/C++ programming language (Eclipse based IDE tools)
• Knowledge of FEA
• 3D printing experience
• Previous experience working in an office environment

Williams Controls

Williams Controls products comprise of electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic throttle controls, configurable joysticks, adjustable pedal systems, sensors, hand controls and armrest systems for use on all types of commercial vehicles

The products are the legacy of the Williams Controls company founded in 1937 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2012.

History

Williams Controls Inc. was founded in 1937 by Norman C. Williams in Portland, Oregon, to manufacture vacuum water valves for cooling the brake drums of logging trucks and trailers. Over the years, the product range expanded and in 1962 Williams Controls introduced its first pneumatic throttle control system, which was designed to replace long, complex mechanical linkages. In the 1970s Norm Williams sold his interest in the company and it was taken public in 1989.

In the mid-'80s, the first electronically controlled diesel engines were introduced to meet requirements for increased efficiency and lower emissions. Williams Controls, working closely with both engine and vehicle manufacturers, designed the first electronic throttle control in 1987. The company quickly became a world leader in the design and manufacture of electronic throttle controls for trucks and buses, while establishing a significant position in off-highway markets.

As the business continued to flourish, in 2005 Williams Controls opened strategic sales and customer service centers in Munich, Germany, and Shanghai, China; as well as a 63,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China. A few years later, in 2011, a 20,000 square foot manufacturing facility was established in Pune, India.

Leveraging over 75 years of experience in vehicle controls, the Williams Controls products offers a family of solutions including: electronic throttle controls, configurable joysticks, adjustable pedal systems, sensors, hand controls, and armrest systems.

Quality

Williams Controls is committed to the protection of the environment and delivering quality products by establishing and maintaining a Quality and Environmental System that enhances environmental and quality performance, and which meet the requirements of ISO9001:2015/IATF16949:2016 and ISO14001:2015. Through these principles, we promote:

• Employee safety
• Product safety
• Customer satisfaction
• Pollution prevention
• Compliance with Environmental Legislation, Regulations, and other requirements

To achieve our Quality, Safety and Environmental objectives and targets, we are committed to continual improvement efforts that involve employees in the process which allows us to measure progress and promote teamwork.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to Toni Zody – tzody@curtisswright.com