Embedded Hardware Intern - Hands-on PCB & Firmware

Elkay; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Milwaukee, WI offers an Embedded Hardware Intern position for Summer 2027. You will work with experienced engineers on real-world hardware projects, gaining hands-on experience from concept through validation at the Milwaukee headquarters.

The role focuses on schematic design, PCB layout with Altium, prototype bring-up, hardware testing with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and collaboration with firmware teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium).
• Knowledge of microcontrollers and electronic components.
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscope, power supply, signal generator, etc.).
• Familiarity with embedded protocols (UART, SPI, I2C).
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new concepts.

Responsibilities

• Schematic design and PCB layout using Altium for real-world hardware projects.
• Support prototype board bring-up and debugging activities.
• Perform circuit validation and hardware testing with standard instruments.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers on hardware/firmware integration testing.
• Document test results, design changes, and lessons learned.
• Assist in BOM management and part selection.
• Participate in design reviews and troubleshooting sessions.

Skills

Altium

Hardware debugging

Circuit testing

Firmware integration coordination

BOM management

Lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Signal Generator

Power supply

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Milwaukee, WI offers an Embedded Hardware Intern position for Summer 2027. You will work with experienced engineers on real-world hardware projects, gaining hands-on experience from concept through validation at the Milwaukee headquarters.

The role focuses on schematic design, PCB layout with Altium, prototype bring-up, hardware testing with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and collaboration with firmware teams.