Embedded Hardware Intern (Summer 2026)

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Supplies engineered water systems and plumbing fixtures for hygiene, drinking water, flow control & conservation.
Embedded hardware intern designing, prototyping and testing PCBs for IoT devices.
16 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Milwaukee, WI
Onsite
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Solutions
Plumbing
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Manufacturing
Installation
Sector Specialisms
Education
Healthcare
Hospitality
Multifamily
Municipal
Office
Retail
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
bom management
prototype debugging
integration testing
circuit validation
test documentation
design review
  • Assist in BOM (Bill of Materials) management and part selection.
  • Support prototype board bring-up and debugging.
  • Collaborate with firmware engineers for hardware/firmware integration testing.
  • Perform circuit validation and hardware testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
  • Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Document hardware test results, design changes, and lessons learned.
  • Contribute to design reviews and troubleshooting sessions.
What you bring
altium
lab instruments
microcontrollers
embedded protocols
circuit design
electrical engineering
  • Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscope, power supply, signal generator, etc.).
  • Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
  • Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium).
  • Schematic design and PCB layout using industry-standard tools (Altium).
  • Understanding of basic circuit design (analog and digital).
  • Eagerness to learn and apply new technical concepts.
  • Knowledge of microcontrollers and electronic components.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field..
  • Familiarity with embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.).
Benefits
  • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
  • Matching Gift Program
  • Competitive Salary
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Matching 401(k) Contribution
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
$50 Million
Synergy Value
Targeting $50 million in synergies from the merger, driving strategic growth and efficiency.
Billions Reduced
Plastic Bottle Impact
Reducing billions of single-use plastic bottles, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
  • Headquartered in Milwaukee, weaving product portfolios from sensor-based faucets and filtered bottle fillers into turnkey building solutions.
  • Financially backed as a pure-play water business, publicly traded on NYSE: ZWS, focused on doubling scale and maximizing opportunities.
  • Typical projects include outfitting hospitals with hygienic flushing systems, schools with lead-reducing hydration stations, and commercial campuses with low-flow plumbing.
  • Specialized in water safety, quality, hygiene, flow control, and conservation across healthcare, education, municipal, industrial, residential, and government sectors.
  • Offers a suite of branded solutions, including Zurn, Elkay, Hadrian partitions, and World Dryer hand dryers, showcasing vertical integration from toilets to hand-drying.
Culture + Values
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Integrity in Everything We Do
  • Customer First
  • Culture of Winning
  • Total Associate Engagement
  • Do the Right Thing
Environment + Sustainability
38% GHG Reduction
Carbon Emissions Intensity
Achieved a 38% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG intensity since 2021, with a target to reach 50% by 2030.
64.4% Waste Recycled
Operational Waste Management
Recycled or reused 64.4% of operational waste during 2024.
32.5B Water Saved
Water Conservation
Saved 32.5 billion gallons of water and prevented 19 billion single-use plastic bottles in 2024.
86% Sustainable Revenue
Sustainable Products
86% of revenue generated from sustainable-attribute products, exceeding the 75% target.
  • Maintained less than 1% hazardous waste; landfill waste reduced by 6.5% in 2024
  • Validated roadmap to zero-waste-to-landfill at 5 facilities by 2030
  • Invested $74 million in R&D in sustainability (goal: $90 million by 2025)
  • Net-zero target: 50% reduction in GHG intensity by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2)
Inclusion & Diversity
8% by 2025
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to achieve 8% supplier diversity spend by 2025, currently at 5.6% in 2024.
  • Built DEI strategy on pillars: Inclusion; Recruitment & Development; Community outreach
  • Established ERGs: Black; AAPI; Latinx; Women; Veterans; LGBTQ+; Early Career
  • Women‑focused leadership programs and support via Women ERG
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