Embedded Firmware Intern (Summer 2027)

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions • Milwaukee, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Firmware internship provides hands-on experience in firmware development for microcontroller-based systems. The intern will work closely with senior engineers on real-world projects involving embedded systems, firmware debugging, hardware bring-up, and system validation. This internship is based in our Milwaukee, WI Headquarters.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• Experience with RTOS concepts.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols (LoRa, BLE, Wi-Fi).
• Coursework/projects in embedded systems, IoT, or PCB design.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in firmware development for microcontrollers (C/C++).
• Support board bring-up and hardware/firmware integration testing.
• Debug and resolve firmware issues under supervision.
• Write and maintain test cases, scripts, and documentation for embedded systems.
• Perform lab work, including using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to implement new features and verify designs.
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern