Intern, Firmware Engineer

Description

The company is a global automation technology firm with more than 28,000 employees, helping manufacturers become more productive, sustainable and agile.

The internship sits in the Global Power Motion Business development organization and is aimed at students in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field who want hands-on work in embedded systems and firmware.

You will work with experienced firmware engineers, who will mentor you, on developing and testing embedded firmware for industrial products.

The role is based in Mequon, WI, reporting to the Engineering Manager. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Help develop, program, debug and test embedded firmware under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Work on firmware features, improvements, test work or engineering tools for industrial drive products.
• Write embedded software in C/C++, and use Python and scripting languages for development and test tasks.
• Support unit, integration and functional testing of firmware.
• Help troubleshoot firmware problems with firmware engineers and other engineering teams.
• Take part in code reviews and learn the team's coding standards, development practices and documentation processes.
• Learn how product requirements map to firmware implementation and verification.
• Get exposure to embedded hardware, real-time operating systems, communication protocols, development environments and debugging tools.
• Learn cybersecurity principles that apply to embedded and industrial products.
• Join Agile and Scrum work with the engineering team.
• Work with colleagues and mentors across a globally distributed engineering group.
• Complete well-defined assignments, moving to harder work as your skills grow.

Requirements

• You must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university.
• You must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. The company will not sponsor employment visas for this role, now or later.
• Preferred: pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering, or a similar field.
• Preferred: enrolled for at least one more semester after the internship ends, with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Preferred: living in or attending school in the greater Milwaukee area, within 50 miles of the Mequon location.
• Preferred: a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Preferred: candidates met on campus, at a national recruiting event, at a company-hosted event or through a targeted recruiting campaign get priority.
• Preferred: basic programming in C++, C, Java, Python or JavaScript.
• Preferred: basic knowledge of circuit theory, including microprocessors, digital logic, analog and/or DC power conversion, and programmable devices such as CPLDs and FPGAs.
• Preferred: experience with power electronics or motors.
• Preferred: experience with design capture tools.
• Preferred: ability to read schematic drawings.
• Preferred: familiarity with tools such as CAD, Creo parametric, ERP systems, 3D modeling, SAP and Matlab.
• Preferred: experience with industrial automation, including PLC or drive programming.
• Preferred: experience with Agile methodology.

Conditions

The hourly pay range is $22 to $32. Actual pay depends on skills, knowledge, education and experience.

The role is part of a job family, and experience determines position level and compensation.

The role is on site in Mequon, WI.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, including for disability and veterans.

Benefits

• Health insurance covering medical, dental and vision.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• A flexible work schedule, agreed with your manager, that can fit around your personal life.
• Details of the US benefits package are available on the company's benefits site.