Embedded Firmware Co-op

Alliance Laundry System LLC; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Cross-functional exposure

Potential for future full-time roles

Job summary

Alliance Laundry System LLC is seeking an Embedded Firmware Co-op for onsite work in Ripon, WI. The role focuses on real embedded firmware projects, design and testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive hardware/software integration.

You will work with senior engineers, contribute to board bring-up and driver development, and write code in C/C++ with Python scripting as needed. This internship runs Summer/Fall 2027 (May-December) and offers mentorship and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science (preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers, including C/C++
• Familiarity with basic interfaces/protocols (e.g., GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART) and version control (Git)
• Ability to learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and seek information from multiple sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; can tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences
• Creative problem-solver who generates and evaluates multiple solution paths

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware features under the guidance of senior engineers
• Contribute to board bring-up, driver development, and debugging for microcontroller-based systems
• Write clean, maintainable code in C/C++ (and scripting in Python as needed)
• Use lab tools (e.g., debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to diagnose and resolve issues
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and test engineering to integrate hardware and firmware
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement activities
• Explore creative approaches to solve problems and propose new ideas and optimizations

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Git

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

Git

Python

Job description

Alliance Laundry System LLC

Embedded Firmware Co-op

US-WI-Ripon

Job ID: 2026-13348

# of Openings: 1

Category: Internship

Alliance Laundry Systems

Overview

Job Title: Firmware Co-op

Location: Ripon, WI (Onsite only)

Term: Summer/Fall 2027 Co-op (May-December), full-time

About the role you'll work on real embedded firmware projects, contribute fresh ideas, and help us tackle meaningful engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware features under the guidance of senior engineers
• Contribute to board bring-up, driver development, and debugging for microcontroller-based systems
• Write clean, maintainable code in C/C++ (and scripting in Python as needed)
• Use lab tools (e.g., debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to diagnose and resolve issues
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and test engineering to integrate hardware and firmware
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement activities
• Explore creative approaches to solve problems and propose new ideas and optimizations

Qualifications

What you'll bring

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science (preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers, including C/C++
• Familiarity with basic interfaces/protocols (e.g., GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART) and version control (Git)
• Ability to learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and seek information from multiple sources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; can tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences
• Creative problem-solver who generates and evaluates multiple solution paths

Why join us

• Meaningful, resume-building work on production-focused firmware
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to cross-functional teams
• Opportunity to influence real product outcomes and be considered for future full-time roles

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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