Intern Hardware Product Development (Summer 2026)

Liberty Lake, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

This intern within the Hardware Development team will play a hands-on learning-focused role supporting the development testing and deployment of new hardware products. This internship is designed to provide exposure to the hardware development and product qualification and launch process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Hardware Engineering team with handson testing evaluation and validation of components and devices used in Itrons energy and water management solutions.
Assist in assembling configuring and troubleshooting hardware prototypes in a collaborative lab environment.
Perform data collection and documentation to support engineering decisions demonstrating accountability and attention to detail.
Conduct rootcause analysis for hardware issues and recommend innovative solutions aligned with customercentric product expectations.
Work crossfunctionally with engineering peers technicians and program teams to support agile development cycles.
Maintain accurate records of test procedures results and device performance to ensure transparency and authenticity across teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance product reliability manufacturability and overall customer experience.

Required Skills & Experience

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Strong problemsolving skills with a mindset of curiosity accountability and agility.
Clear written and verbal communication skills to support documentation and collaborative work.
Ability to work effectively in a teamfocused innovative environment while delivering accurate and reliable results.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Foundational understanding of electronics principles (circuits sensors microcontrollers etc.) or RF.
Ability to use basic lab equipment such as multimeters oscilloscopes and power supplies.
Experience with PCB or CAD design tools.
Exposure to embedded systems firmware debugging or hardwaresoftware integration.
Handson project experience involving prototyping soldering or hardware debugging.
Interest in energy utilities smart devices or IoT technologies demonstrating a customercentric and futurefocused engineering mindset.

Liberty Lake hourly compensation range: state minimum wage up to $44.23/hr.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences dont perfectly align with every requirement we encourage you to apply the end you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidates starting wage will be determined based on permissible non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply please contact a recruiting representative at 1- or email .

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency build resilience and deliver safe reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence we connect people data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world:

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Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.This intern within the Hardware Development team will play a hands-on learning-focused role supporting the development t...