Electrical & Electronics Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

The Electronics Engineering Intern will support the development of innovative drinking water products by contributing to the design, testing, and implementation of electronic systems and smart technologies. The intern will work alongside Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams on connected and electronically enabled products intended to enhance customer experience, product performance, and sustainability. The internship provides hands-on exposure to the full product development lifecycle, including concept development, prototyping, testing, design validation, and commercialization. The intern will also become familiar with Zurn Elkay’s Stage-Gate product development process and help identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, product quality, and innovation effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Strong academic performance and demonstrated technical aptitude.
  • Understanding of electronic circuits and engineering fundamentals.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and development of electronic systems for drinking water products, including sensors, controls, user interfaces, and connected devices.
  • Assist with prototype development, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
  • Conduct laboratory testing and collect performance data to evaluate product functionality and reliability.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, mechanical, and product engineering teams on product development initiatives.
  • Support engineering documentation, specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
  • Participate in design reviews and engineering problem-solving activities.
  • Gain exposure to the company’s Stage-Gate product development process.
  • Participate in project reviews and cross-functional development meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve development workflows, testing processes, and project execution.
  • Document lessons learned and recommend process improvements to enhance speed, quality, and collaboration.
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