Embedded Engineering Co-op/Intern Opportunities (based in Grand Rapids, MI)

DornerWorks; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by senior engineers

Fun, collaborative office atmosphere

Job summary

DornerWorks in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking embedded engineering co-op rotations or interns for Spring/Summer 2027. You will work on real-world hardware, software, FPGA, IoT, and virtualization projects under senior mentors.

You will develop and debug embedded SW, design HW, assist FPGA designs in VHDL, and collaborate with a small team on diverse industries. This is a hands-on opportunity with meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Successfully completed 60 semester hours of study at the start of the internship/co-op.
• Exceptional students who have completed at least 30 semester hours may also be considered.
• Highly motivated and passionate about embedded HW, SW, FPGAs, IoT, and/or Separation Technologies.
• Professional demeanor and ability to actively participate in collaborative and challenging work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with peers, mentors, project leaders, and customers.
• Will need to quickly learn and implement new solutions to new problems using new HW tools and/or SW languages.
• Skilled in self-teaching when necessary but able to ask for guidance when appropriate.
• Unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop, code, and debug various levels of embedded software (SW).
• Design, modify, and troubleshoot electronic hardware (HW), including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Aid in the development of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) designs using custom logic, mostly in VHDL.
• Perform HW, SW, and/or FPGA modeling, simulation, testing, and evaluation.
• Support, maintain, and document HW, SW, and/or FPGA functionality.
• Integrate HW, SW, and/or FPGAs into new or existing embedded systems.
• Manage tasks according to project budgets and schedules in order to meet assigned deadlines.
• Perform other projects or assignments as required.

Skills

Embedded HW

Embedded SW

IoT

Teamwork

Communication

Self-learning

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

60 semester hours completed

30 semester hours for consideration

Tools

VHDL

FPGA

PCB layout

Job description

Position:Embedded Engineering Co-op/Intern Opportunities (based in Grand Rapids, MI)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id:427

# of Openings:4

Embedded Engineering Co-op/Intern Opportunities (based in Grand Rapids, MI)

DornerWorks is seeking talented Engineering students for an Embedded Engineering co-op rotation or internship beginning in the Spring/Summer of 2027.

Internships and Co-op rotations at DornerWorks provide an outstanding opportunity to develop your embedded engineering skills while working on real-world hardware, software, FPGA, Internet of Things (IoT), and virtualization projects in many different possible industries. DornerWorks has a very friendly, small-company work atmosphere but still promotes and attains the high standards that are needed to remain a clear leader in embedded design.

What we will provide for you:

Sound intimidating? Don’t worry! DornerWorks’ co-ops and interns are mentored by some of the area’s most talented engineers and, as long as you’re genuinely passionate about electronics and/or software, you’ll probably even have some fun along the way! We’re confident that you'll be hard-pressed to find another employer in the area that can offer the types of quality, exciting, challenging, meaningful, and eclectic projects that DornerWorks assigns to its interns and co-ops.

How you could spend your day:

• Develop, code, and debug various levels of embedded software (SW).
• Design, modify, and troubleshoot electronic hardware (HW), including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Aid in the development of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) designs using custom logic, mostly in VHDL.
• Perform HW, SW, and/or FPGA modeling, simulation, testing, and evaluation.
• Support, maintain, and document HW, SW, and/or FPGA functionality.
• Integrate HW, SW, and/or FPGAs into new or existing embedded systems.
• Manage tasks according to project budgets and schedules in order to meet assigned deadlines.
• Perform other projects or assignments as required .

What we will need from you:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Successfully completed 60 semester hours of study at the start of the internship/co-op.
• Exceptional students who have completed at least 30 semester hours may also be considered.
• A highly motivated and passionate attitude towards embedded HW, SW, FPGAs, IoT, and/or Separation Technologies.
• Professional demeanor and ability to actively participate in collaborative and challenging work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with peers, mentors, project leaders, and customers.
• Will need to quickly learn and implement new solutions to new problems using new HW tools and/or SW languages.
• Skilled in self-teaching when necessary but able to ask for guidance when appropriate.
• Unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.

What we offer you:

• Competitive pay
• Relaxed and open office space; where we work AND have fun together (picnics, outings, ping-pong table, Nerf guns, card tournaments, and many other employee activities).
• A collaborative team where you can learn from and work with other outstanding technical minds.

DornerWorks is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.

As a contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense and producer of export-controlled technologies, DornerWorks is required to comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, all employees of DornerWorks must be eligible to receive access to export-controlled materials.

To meet these requirements, all applicants must either:

• Be a “U.S. Person” under the export regulations, or
• Be eligible to receive an export license from the relevant U.S. government agency.

U.S. Persons under ITAR are:

• U.S. citizens or nationals,
• U.S. lawful, permanent residents (aka green card holders),
• Non-U.S. persons who require access to export-controlled information will be required to obtain a license to access such technology from the applicable government agency as a condition of employment. This process will require documentation to verify an applicant’s eligibility to access export-controlled information.

DornerWorks believes a diverse workplace yields better ideas and outcomes and we are committed to promoting diversity of experience, perspectives, and capabilities. Each individual makes a unique contribution to our company. We recognize that diversity is critical to our success. DornerWorks proudly supports a culture of inclusion that encourages a work environment that honors diverse opinions. Employees can thrive here, and know their individual skills, abilities and viewpoints are honored.