Firmware Engineer Intern

Schneider Electric is looking for a Firmware Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2026.

We are looking for a positive, self-motivated, passionate individual with a strong desire to work in an exciting, fast-paced design environment to help us develop next generation technologies.

This individual will be able to grow with Fortune 500 experience, and work in the following areas:

What will you do?


* Expand and modify existing firmware to meet design requirements


* Perform development (coding and/or testing) of a part of an embedded software solution whose specification and architecture are defined.


* Participate in firmware design reviews with peers to gain knowledge on the best practices.


* Work with the formal verification team to define, document, analyze, perform and interpret developmental tests for new and/or modified products.


* Firmware development using Integrated Development Environment (IDEs).


* Facilitate the generation of prototypes for testing.


* Contribute to verification and validation test plans including test method and acceptance criteria.


* Interpretation of test results and other data.

Ability to synthesize data into technical communication for effective written and oral presentation.


* Capable with developing, debugging, analyzing and root cause analysis for HW and imbedded systems from proof of concept through development.


* Contribute to development of user documentation such as instruction bulletins, safety labels, and product markings.

What qualifications will make you successful?


* Working towards a Bachelor's, Masters or PhD degree in electrical engineering or software engineering, Computer Science or related engineering field.


* Able to work 40 hours per week


* Experience working in new software development, embedded firmware design implementation.


* Experience in digital signal processing is a plus.Experience coding with C Language for microcontrollers applications, MatLab, Python.


* Desired analysis skills: Highly creative & inquisitive for design and system optimization.

/ strength of component & system analysis / Capable with electronics lab equipment for test and debug / Strong understanding of design for test & reliability in safety products.

Use of statistical techniques for analyzing empirical data.

Thermal modeling and understanding of magnetics desirable.


* Willingness to work in a process driven environment using formalized documentation and approval management.


* Ability to discuss a new software product development success as a team member and be able to articulate your role.


* LabView programming experience is a plus.


* Experience with wireless communications technologies and protocols such as Bluetooth and Zigbee is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis.

The company does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

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