Hardware/Electrical Engineering Intern

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

The Badger Meter Internship Program provides hands-on, real-world experience to students through projects that make a difference! In addition to your projects, you will be given the opportunity to participate in our robust Intern program focused on Badger Meter Culture, professional development, community outreach and a final capstone project.

Badger Meter is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern with a strong interest in hardware development to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in the design, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware for flow measurement and control products. The intern will work closely with a mentor and cross-functional teams on product development and sustaining engineering projects, contributing to the evolution of our embedded systems from prototype to production.

This role emphasizes hardware design and electronic testing. While some exposure to firmware may occur, the primary focus will be on transforming legacy designs and supporting new hardware initiatives.

This will be an onsite role this summer at our Racine facility (40 hours a week). We may be open to Milwaukee location for some of the internship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assemblies)

• Support hardware testing, debugging, and failure analysis of electronic circuits and systems

• Collaborate on engineering test fixture improvements and validation setups

• Perform data collection and analysis to evaluate hardware performance

• Participate in design reviews, verification planning, and execution of test protocols

• Document findings through reports, memos, and regular updates to engineering teams

• Work in various environments including electronics labs, hydro labs, and individual offices

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field (sophomores preferred)

• Familiarity with digital and analog circuit design

• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer

• Basic understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller-based hardware

• Hands-on experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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