Electrical & Electronics Engineering Intern

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking an Electronics Engineering Intern to assist in designing, testing, and implementing electronic systems for drinking water products. You will work with engineering, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to contribute to connected and intelligent product solutions.

The internship provides hands‑on experience across the product development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, design validation, and commercialization, while aligning with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Understanding of electronic circuits and engineering fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electronic systems for drinking water products, including sensors, controls, user interfaces, and connected devices.
• Assist with prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Conduct laboratory testing and collect performance data to evaluate product functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, and product engineering teams on product development initiatives.
• Support engineering documentation, specifications, test plans, and technical reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Embedded Systems Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

The Electronics Engineering Intern will support the development of innovative drinking water products by contributing to the design, testing, and implementation of electronic systems and smart technologies. Working alongside Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams, the intern will participate in the development of connected and electronically enabled products that enhance customer experience, product performance, and sustainability.

This internship provides hands‑on exposure to the full product development lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, testing, design validation, and commercialization. The intern will also gain familiarity with Zurn Elkay's Stage‑Gate product development process and help identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, product quality, and innovation effectiveness.

Reports to: Electronics Engineering Manager

Key Focus Areas

• Support the design and development of electronic systems for Drinking Water products, including sensors, controls, user interfaces, and connected devices.
• Assist with prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Conduct laboratory testing and collect performance data to evaluate product functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, and product engineering teams on product development initiatives.
• Support engineering documentation, specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering problem‑solving activities.
• Gain exposure to the company's Stage‑Gate product development process.
• Participate in project reviews and cross‑functional development meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve development workflows, testing processes, and project execution.
• Help document lessons learned and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and collaboration.
• Gain exposure to the company's Stage‑Gate product development process.
• Participate in project reviews and cross‑functional development meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve development workflows, testing processes, and project execution.Help document lessons learned and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and collaboration.

Learning & Development Opportunities

• Gain exposure to the company's Stage‑Gate product development process.
• Participate in project reviews and cross‑functional development meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve development workflows, testing processes, and project execution.
• Help document lessons learned and recommend process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Embedded Systems Engineering
• Related technical field
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Understanding of electronic circuits and engineering fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.

The Salary Range - $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran