Internship Microcontroller Programmer Jobs in Orange, CA

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• New Product Development:
  • Support design and development of instrumentation and control products under guidance from senior engineers.
  • Assist in creating analog/digital circuits and PCB layouts using tools such as Altium or Eagle.
  • Help develop and test embedded firmware for microcontrollers in C/C++.
  • Participate in prototyping and validation of hardware designs.
  • Contribute to compliance and functional testing (EMI/EMC, vibration, shock, and environmental).

• Sustaining Engineering:
  • Provide technical support for production and troubleshooting activities.
  • Assist in implementing engineering changes and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Help address customer quality issues by gathering data and supporting corrective actions.

• Collaboration
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams and learn to communicate effectively with vendors and certification agencies.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to project documentation.

CRITICAL FACTORS FOR SUCCESS

• Basic knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium, Eagle, or similar).
• Understanding of embedded C programming and microcontroller concepts.
• Willingness to learn compliance standards and testing procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Internship or academic project experience in electronics or embedded systems preferred.
• Exposure to microcontroller-based designs and basic communication protocols (IC, SPI, UART).
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Salary range: $85,000 to $95,000 with 5% bonus potential.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.