Embedded Firmware Intern (Summer 2027)

Elkay; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Milwaukee, WI, invites an Embedded Firmware Intern to work closely with senior engineers on real-world projects involving embedded systems and firmware debugging.

The role offers hands-on experience with board bring-up, testing, and documentation, contributing to products and a strong engineering culture at our Milwaukee headquarters.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience with RTOS concepts and embedded systems coursework or projects.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols (LoRa, BLE, Wi-Fi) and PCB design basics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in firmware development for microcontrollers (C/C++).
• Support board bring-up and hardware/firmware integration testing.
• Debug and resolve firmware issues under supervision.
• Write and maintain test cases, scripts, and documentation for embedded systems.
• Perform lab work with oscilloscopes and debuggers; collaborate with teams to verify designs.
• Contribute to code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

RTOS concepts

C/C++

Embedded systems

Wireless protocols

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Debuggers

Job description

Embedded Firmware Intern (Summer 2027)

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. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

Job Description

The Embedded Firmware internship provides hands‑on experience in firmware development for microcontroller‑based systems. The intern will work closely with senior engineers on real‑world projects involving embedded systems, firmware debugging, hardware bring‑up, and system validation. This internship is based in our Milwaukee, WI Headquarters.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in firmware development for microcontrollers (C/C++).
• Support board bring‑up and hardware/firmware integration testing.
• Debug and resolve firmware issues under supervision.
• Write and maintain test cases, scripts, and documentation for embedded systems.
• Perform lab work, including using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to implement new features and verify designs.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• Experience with RTOS concepts.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols (LoRa, BLE, Wi‑Fi).
• Coursework/projects in embedded systems, IoT, or PCB design.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation.

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224‑year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on‑the‑job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.