Firmware Engineer Co-op

Alliance Laundry System LLC; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wisconsin is seeking a Firmware Engineer Co-op for the Summer/Fall 2026 term. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing embedded firmware features while working closely with experienced engineers. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have foundational knowledge of embedded systems. This position offers meaningful work, mentorship, and opportunities for future full-time roles.

Benefits

Meaningful, resume-building work

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Opportunity for future full-time roles

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware features.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate hardware and firmware.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python scripting

Version control (Git)

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

Debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Alliance Laundry System LLC Firmware Engineer Co-op

Overview

Job Title: Firmware Co-op

Location: Ripon, WI (Onsite only)

Term: Summer/Fall 2026 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

Benefits

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.