Embedded Engineering Intern

Embedded Firmware Engineering Intern - HVAC Field Devices

What you will do:

Johnson Controls invites you to apply for a year-round internship opportunity within our Product Development team. This internship offers hands-on experience in embedded firmware development for HVAC field devices such as sensors, actuators, and controllers. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers to support the design, development, and testing of embedded systems that drive building automation and environmental control.

How you will do it:

As an Embedded Firmware Engineering Intern focused on HVAC Field Devices, you will:

• Assist in developing and debugging embedded firmware for HVAC sensors, actuators, and control modules

• Write and maintain test scripts and validation tools for embedded systems

• Participate in engineering-level testing of HVAC field devices and embedded platforms

• Support documentation efforts for firmware architecture, test procedures, and engineering reports

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in embedded development processes

• Perform other engineering-related tasks and projects as assigned

What we look for

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

• Located in the greater Milwaukee area and available to work full time during the summer and at least 20 hours/week during the semester and full-time during breaks

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems

• Familiarity with microcontroller platforms (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, STM32)

• Understanding of embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes)

• Comfortable working with version control systems like Git

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Highly organized with strong communication skills

• U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities

• This is a year-round internship with high expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to HVAC systems and building automation technologies

• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, or other field communication protocols

• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-power embedded design

• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python for test automation

• Ideal candidate is a Freshman or Sophomore seeking long-term internship experience

About JCI's Internship/Co-Op Program:

During your assignment with JCI, you may have a variety of developmental opportunities in addition to your work assignments, such as, roundtable discussions with senior leaders to skill-building workshops, networking events, and community activities. No matter what your assignment, you will be presented with exceptional opportunities that help you explore diverse career paths! For more information on our company, a list of other intern/co-op opportunities, or to create a profile you can visit us at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.00 - $24.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.