Intern, Firmware Engineer

UP CAP; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

UP CAP in Mequon, WI seeks an intern to assist with embedded firmware development, debugging, and testing under guidance. You will contribute to firmware features, testing, and engineering tools for industrial drives, using C/C++ and Python scripting.

The role offers exposure to RTOS, hardware, and cybersecurity practices, within an Agile team. Qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in electrical or computer engineering, eligibility to work in the U.S., and a GPA of at least

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Preferred qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in electrical or computer engineering or similar fields.
• Enrollment for at least one more semester after the internship (graduation December 2027 or later).
• Local presence or attendance at school within 50 miles of the Mequon, WI location.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Basic programming skills in C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Basic knowledge of circuit theory, microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog/DC power conversion, and programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
• Experience with power electronics or motors.
• Familiarity with design capture tools and ability to work with schematic drawings.
• Experience with tools such as CAD, Creo Parametric, ERP, 3D modeling, SAP, Matlab.
• Experience in industrial automation environments including PLC or drives programming.
• Experience using Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, programming, debugging, and testing of embedded firmware under guidance.
• Contribute to firmware features, improvements, testing, or engineering tools for industrial drive products.
• Develop embedded software using C/C++ and support development or test activities using Python and scripting languages.
• Support firmware testing including unit, integration, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot firmware issues with guidance from engineers and other teams.
• Participate in code reviews and learn coding standards, development practices, and documentation processes.
• Understand how product requirements connect to firmware implementation and verification.
• Gain exposure to embedded hardware, real-time operating systems, communication protocols, development environments, and debugging tools.
• Learn cybersecurity principles applicable to embedded and industrial products.
• Participate in Agile and Scrum development activities within the engineering team.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentors in a globally distributed engineering environment.
• Complete well-defined engineering assignments with increasing complexity as experience grows.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

JavaScript

Embedded systems concepts

PLC/Drives programming

Education

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

Enrollment in accredited college/university

Tools

CAD

Creo Parametric

ERP

3D modeling

SAP

MATLAB

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist with development, programming, debugging, and testing of embedded firmware under guidance.
• Contribute to firmware features, improvements, testing, or engineering tools for industrial drive products.
• Develop embedded software using C/C++ and support development or test activities using Python and scripting languages.
• Support firmware testing including unit, integration, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot firmware issues with guidance from engineers and other teams.
• Participate in code reviews and learn coding standards, development practices, and documentation processes.
• Understand how product requirements connect to firmware implementation and verification.
• Gain exposure to embedded hardware, real-time operating systems, communication protocols, development environments, and debugging tools.
• Learn cybersecurity principles applicable to embedded and industrial products.
• Participate in Agile and Scrum development activities within the engineering team.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentors in a globally distributed engineering environment.
• Complete well-defined engineering assignments with increasing complexity as experience grows.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Preferred qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in electrical or computer engineering or similar fields.
• Enrollment for at least one more semester after the internship (graduation December 2027 or later).
• Local presence or attendance at school within 50 miles of the Mequon, WI location.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Basic programming skills in C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Basic knowledge of circuit theory, microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog/DC power conversion, and programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
• Experience with power electronics or motors.
• Familiarity with design capture tools and ability to work with schematic drawings.
• Experience with tools such as CAD, Creo Parametric, ERP, 3D modeling, SAP, Matlab.
• Experience in industrial automation environments including PLC or drives programming.
• Experience using Agile methodology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $22 to $32 based on skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule coordinated with manager to accommodate personal life.