Alliance Laundry System LLC
Embedded Firmware Co-op

US-WI-Ripon

Job ID: 2026-13348
# of Openings: 1
Category: Internship
Alliance Laundry Systems

Overview

Job Title: Firmware Co-op

Location: Ripon, WI (Onsite only)

Term: Summer/Fall 2027 Co-op (May–December), full-time

About the role you’ll work on real embedded firmware projects, contribute fresh ideas, and help us tackle meaningful engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware features under the guidance of senior engineers

• Contribute to board bring-up, driver development, and debugging for microcontroller-based systems

• Write clean, maintainable code in C/C++ (and scripting in Python as needed)

• Use lab tools (e.g., debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) to diagnose and resolve issues

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and test engineering to integrate hardware and firmware

• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement activities

• Explore creative approaches to solve problems and propose new ideas and optimizations

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (preferred)

• Foundational knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers, including C/C++

• Familiarity with basic interfaces/protocols (e.g., GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART) and version control (Git)

• Ability to learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and seek information from multiple sources

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; can tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences

• Creative problem-solver who generates and evaluates multiple solution paths

Why join us

• Meaningful, resume-building work on production-focused firmware

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to cross-functional teams

• Opportunity to influence real product outcomes and be considered for future full-time roles