Embedded Hardware Intern (Summer 2026)

Overview

Design and test embedded hardware/PCBs for IoT systems

Key Responsibilities

• circuit validation
• hardware testing
• board bring-up
• integration testing
• bom management
• design review

Tasks

-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. -Collaborate with firmware engineers for hardware/firmware integration testing. -Perform circuit validation and hardware testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers. -Support prototype board bring-up and debugging. -Assist in BOM (Bill of Materials) management and part selection.

Requirements

• altium
• embedded protocols
• microcontrollers
• pcb layout
• oscilloscope
• ee degree

What You Bring

-Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. -Familiarity with embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.). -Good written and verbal communication skills. -Schematic design and PCB layout using industry-standard tools (Altium). -Understanding of basic circuit design (analog and digital). -Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium). -Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. -Knowledge of microcontrollers and electronic components. -Eagerness to learn and apply new technical concepts. -Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. -Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscope, power supply, signal generator, etc.). -Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field..

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Benefits

-Matching 401(k) Contribution -12 Paid Holidays -Annual Bonus Eligibility -Health Savings Account -Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure) -Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance -Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! -Competitive Salary -Matching Gift Program -Educational Reimbursement

About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

-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.

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