Embedded Firmware Co-op

Alliance Laundry System • Ripon, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working on real embedded firmware projects, contributing fresh ideas, and helping to tackle meaningful engineering challenges. The co-op will gain meaningful, resume-building work on production-focused firmware, mentorship from experienced engineers, and exposure to cross-functional teams. There is an opportunity to influence real product outcomes and be considered for future full-time roles.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern