Embedded Engineering Co-op/Intern Opportunities (based in Grand Rapids, MI)
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DornerWorks is hiring engineering students for an Embedded Engineering co-op/internship in Grand Rapids, MI starting Spring/Summer 2027. Interns develop and debug embedded software, design hardware (schematic capture, PCB layout), build FPGA designs mostly in VHDL, and test/integrate systems across IoT and virtualization projects in varied industries.
Embedded Engineering Co-op/Intern Opportunities (based in Grand Rapids, MI)
DornerWorks is seeking talented Engineering students for an Embedded Engineering co-op rotation or internship beginning in the Spring/Summer of 2027.
Internships and Co-op rotations at DornerWorks provide an outstanding opportunity to develop your embedded engineering skills while working on real-world hardware, software, FPGA, Internet of Things (IoT), and virtualization projects in many different possible industries. DornerWorks has a very friendly, small-company work atmosphere but still promotes and attains the high standards that are needed to remain a clear leader in embedded design.
What we will provide for you:
Sound intimidating? Don’t worry! DornerWorks’ co-ops and interns are mentored by some of the area's most talented engineers and, as long as you’re genuinely passionate about electronics and/or software, you’ll probably even have some fun along the way! We’re confident that you'll be hard-pressed to find another employer in the area that can offer the types of quality, exciting, challenging, meaningful, and eclectic projects that DornerWorks assigns to its interns and co-ops.
How you could spend your day:
DornerWorks is seeking talented Engineering students for an Embedded Engineering co-op rotation or internship beginning in the Spring/Summer of 2027.
Internships and Co-op rotations at DornerWorks provide an outstanding opportunity to develop your embedded engineering skills while working on real-world hardware, software, FPGA, Internet of Things (IoT), and virtualization projects in many different possible industries. DornerWorks has a very friendly, small-company work atmosphere but still promotes and attains the high standards that are needed to remain a clear leader in embedded design.
What we will provide for you:
Sound intimidating? Don’t worry! DornerWorks’ co-ops and interns are mentored by some of the area's most talented engineers and, as long as you’re genuinely passionate about electronics and/or software, you’ll probably even have some fun along the way! We’re confident that you'll be hard-pressed to find another employer in the area that can offer the types of quality, exciting, challenging, meaningful, and eclectic projects that DornerWorks assigns to its interns and co-ops.
How you could spend your day:
- Develop, code, and debug various levels of embedded software (SW).
- Design, modify, and troubleshoot electronic hardware (HW), including schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Aid in the development of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) designs using custom logic, mostly in VHDL.
- Perform HW, SW, and/or FPGA modeling, simulation, testing, and evaluation.
- Support, maintain, and document HW, SW, and/or FPGA functionality.
- Integrate HW, SW, and/or FPGAs into new or existing embedded systems.
- Manage tasks according to project budgets and schedules in order to meet assigned deadlines.
- Perform other projects or assignments as required .
What we will need from you:
- Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- Successfully completed 60 semester hours of study at the start of the internship/co-op.
- Exceptional students who have completed at least 30 semester hours may also be considered.
- A highly motivated and passionate attitude towards embedded HW, SW, FPGAs, IoT, and/or Separation Technologies.
- Professional demeanor and ability to actively participate in collaborative and challenging work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with peers, mentors, project leaders, and customers.
- Will need to quickly learn and implement new solutions to new problems using new HW tools and/or SW languages.
- Skilled in self-teaching when necessary but able to ask for guidance when appropriate.
- Unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.
What we offer you:
- Competitive pay
- Relaxed and open office space; where we work AND have fun together (picnics, outings, ping-pong table, Nerf guns, card tournaments, and many other employee activities).
- A collaborative team where you can learn from and work with other outstanding technical minds.
DornerWorks is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran.
As a contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense and producer of export-controlled technologies, DornerWorks is required to comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, all employees of DornerWorks must be eligible to receive access to export-controlled materials.
To meet these requirements, all applicants must either:
- Be a “U.S. Person” under the export regulations, or
- Be eligible to receive an export license from the relevant U.S. government agency.
U.S. Persons under ITAR are:
- U.S. citizens or nationals,
- U.S. lawful, permanent residents (aka green card holders),
- Refugees under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or
- Asylees under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Non-U.S. persons who require access to export-controlled information will be required to obtain a license to access such technology from the applicable government agency as a condition of employment. This process will require documentation to verify an applicant’s eligibility to access export-controlled information.
DornerWorks believes a diverse workplace yields better ideas and outcomes and we are committed to promoting diversity of experience, perspectives, and capabilities. Each individual makes a unique contribution to our company. We recognize that diversity is critical to our success. DornerWorks proudly supports a culture of inclusion that encourages a work environment that honors diverse opinions. Employees can thrive here, and know their individual skills, abilities and viewpoints are honored.
