Systems Integration - Engineering Intern

Badger Meter, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Onsite Milwaukee facility

Job summary

Badger Meter, Inc. in Milwaukee seeks an Engineering - Systems Integration Intern to work under mentor engineers on root-cause analysis, data collection from returned products, and development of test scripts.

This onsite summer internship runs 40 hours per week at our Milwaukee facility. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, gaining hands-on experience with Badger Meter products and systems while contributing to meaningful projects in a leading

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Data Science.
• Experience reading, debugging, and writing code in one or more programming languages; Python preferred.
• Basic understanding of electronic components and test equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and managing data from returned products.
• Assist in test and development of scripts, fixtures, and automated methods to improve processing.
• Document test results and reports; escalate anomalies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand root cause analysis.

Skills

Coding in Python

Education

Electronics Engineering / Computer Engineering / Systems Engineering / Data Science degree (in progress)

Job description

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we’re more than a leading global water technology company - we’re innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn’t just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you’ll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:

The Badger Meter Internship Program provides hands‑on, real‑world experience to students through projects that make a difference! In addition to your projects, you will be given the opportunity to participate in our robust Intern program focused on Badger Meter Culture, professional development, community outreach, and a final capstone project.

Badger Meter is hiring an Engineering - Systems Integration Intern who will work under the mentorship of other Systems Integration team members to execute in-depth investigations of returned products. Typical workflow will include sampling failed units, performing root cause analysis, identifying failure trends, and documenting results and actions. This will be an onsite internship at our Milwaukee facility in summer 2027 (40 hours a week).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and managing the data collection from returned products
• Assist in test and development of scripts, fixtures, and other automated methods to improve processing of returned products
• Document test results, create reports and escalating anomalies to more experienced engineers
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to establish an understanding of failure root cause analysis
• Gain familiarization with Badger Meter products
• Learn and navigate Badger Meter systems and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a degree (2 or 3 years complete) in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science or related fields
• Experience with reading, debugging, and writing code in one or more programming languages. Python preferred
• Basic understanding of electronic components and test equipment
• Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Basic understanding of statistical methods
• Sound troubleshooting and technical skill set
• Demonstrated strong initiative and motivation- preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems- preferred

This internship provides meaningful, project-based work with defined deliverables, hands‑on learning opportunities, and ongoing coaching and mentorship.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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