Embedded Engineering Co-op/Intern Opportunities (based in Grand Rapids MI)
DornerWorks is seeking talented Engineeringstudents for an Embedded Engineering co-op rotation or internship beginning in the Spring/Summer of 2026.
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 Separation Technology (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 Dont worry! DornerWorks co-ops and interns are mentored by some of the areas most talented engineers and as long as youre genuinely passionate about electronics and/or software youll probably even have some fun along the way! Were confident that youll 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 Bachelors 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.
To learn more about DornerWorks please visit our website at .
DornerWorks is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran This facility operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and therefore any person hired must demonstrate with verifiable documentation that they are either: (i) a U.S. Citizen; (ii) an active Green Card Holder; or (iii) a Protected Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324 (b)(a)(3).
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Intern