Embedded Software Engineer Summer Internship 2024

Who We Are
At Watts, we can feel proud every day about what we do. No matter what function we support, we're all part of the same crucial mission - to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
That's why we've designed and manufactured high-quality products for 150 years, that are trusted by customers across the globe. It's why we're at the forefront of innovation and work with industry-leading technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. And it's why we help people around the world gain access to water through our humanitarian work.
We care - about quality, sustainability, and each other. We work collaboratively, as One Watts, to make a real difference. After all, the whole world needs water. Not many companies can offer that level of stability and career growth, combined with real purpose. What we do matters - together, we're reimagining the future of water.
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will support ongoing engineering development and testing activities such as firmware, hardware, unit GUI for Watts' commercial boilers and water heaters. You will be onsite in Blauvelt, NY and report to the Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor.
The salary range for this role is $18-$21/hour depending on experience.
You Will:

• Support firmware development of complex embedded systems
• Program embedded microprocessor-based control systems, program new applications and modify existing applications
• Create detailed verification plans for software testing covering general product test and specific feature test
• Compile and build user space applications on Linux
• Debug firmware and hardware at component level & integrated system level to arrive at root cause under guidance of senior engineers.
• Sort hardware from software failures
• Generate detailed test reports comparing observed behavior against expected behavior that is derived from specifications
• Experience with benchtop HW validation and test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies & loads, DAQs, Network analyzers) and reading schematics and board layout files

You Have:

• You must be a current junior pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications, Software Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Understand technical principles and concepts in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits; familiarity with and ability to debug Digital and Analog Circuitry Design, A/D & D/A Converters, SPI Bus, and I2C Bus
• Programming and debugging skills in C++ and embedded Linux Operating Systems
• Communication interfaces experience such as RS-485, Modbus, CAN Bus, Ethernet/IP, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth

What's In It For You:

• People-First Culture - Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.
• 401K Plan
• Flexible PTO & Generous Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Variety of Medical plan options - choose the one that is right for you!
• Sustainability - One of Newsweek's Top 400 of "America's Most Responsible Companies" for sustainability performance, three years running.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. You must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job responsibilities outside the typical office setting.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.