Software Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

Reader Precision Solutions, Inc.; Elkhorn, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay (Thursdays)

Zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo

Professional development opportunities

Team lunches and intern activities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Reader Precision Solutions, a high-tech manufacturing company in Wisconsin, seeks a motivated college student to join its Software Engineering team for Summer 2027 as an internship, offering hands-on experience with production data, software solutions, and tools that impact the business.

The intern will work with Software Engineering while collaborating with Production and Continuous Improvement, gaining exposure to manufacturing operations and real-world problems the technology solves.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, User Experience, or a related field.
• Experience or knowledge in relational databases, Python/full-stack development, and React is preferred.
• Analytical, curious, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Interested in using technology to solve real-world business and manufacturing problems.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with Software Engineering, Production, Continuous Improvement, and other Teams.

Responsibilities

• Create dashboards and tracking tools to monitor KPIs.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate data collection and analysis.
• Work with relational databases and production data.
• Support full-stack development projects using Python and React.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement, Production, and other teams to develop practical data solutions.
• Help turn data into useful information that supports better decision-making.
• Participate in brainstorming and project development and bring your own ideas to the table.
• Gain hands-on experience with software development, data visualization, automation, and business analytics
• Complete an internship project and present findings, recommendations, and results to the Engineering team.

Skills

Analytical

Curious

Dependable

Eager to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, User Experience, or related field

Tools

Python

React

Job description

Reader Precision Solutions (RPS) is seeking a motivated college student to join our Software Engineering team for Summer 2027. This internship provides hands-on experience working with real production data, developing software solutions, and creating tools that can make a measurable difference in how our business operates.

The intern will work alongside Software Engineering while collaborating with Production, Continuous Improvement, and other areas of the business. The role also includes exposure to our manufacturing operations so the intern can better understand the real-world problems the technology is helping solve.

Schedule

Schedule: This position will be 40 hours a week, 7:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday.

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create dashboards and tracking tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate data collection and analysis.
• Work with relational databases and production data.
• Support full-stack development projects using Python and React.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement, Production, and other teams to develop practical data solutions.
• Help turn data into useful information that supports better decision-making.
• Participate in brainstorming and project development and bring your own ideas to the table.
• Gain hands-on experience with software development, data visualization, automation, and business analytics
• Complete an internship project and present findings, recommendations, and results to the Engineering team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, User Experience, or a related field.
• Experience or knowledge in relational databases, Python/full-stack development, and React is preferred.
• Analytical, curious, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Interested in using technology to solve real-world business and manufacturing problems.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with Software Engineering, Production, Continuous Improvement, and other Teams.

Benefits & Perks of Becoming a Reader Precision Solutions Intern:

RPS team members enjoy a challenging and fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility named the 35th and 37th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year. Our work environment is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), and climate-controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, and a great benefits package.

• Work in an award-winning manufacturing facility.
• Competitive wages and WEEKLY pay on Thursdays.
• Partial holiday pay.
• Company zoo pass to the Milwaukee County Zoo.
• Learn from experienced professionals and network with leaders throughout the organization.
• Be part of an energetic, learning-focused culture.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Company events, intern activities, team lunches, and volunteer opportunities.
• Relaxed dress code and welcoming work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Most importantly, contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact.

Core Competencies – Reader Precision Solutions Four Pillars:

• Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change, and engaging our clients to achieve synergy.
• Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success by setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment.
• Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on client needs, and contributing positively to our community and environment.
• Respect – we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

The incumbent typically works in an office environment. In the office, the incumbent will utilize a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform assigned duties. The noise level in the office is typical of an office. This role may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. This role may regularly require the incumbent to sit, talk, or listen; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, fine motor skills, and stand, walk, reach, and/or bend. May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Reader Precision Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.