What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Developer Summer Internship 2025 position at RF TECHNOLOGIES INC?
Job Title: Hardware Developer Summer Internship 2025
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Company: RF Technologies
About Us:
RF Technologies, established in 1987, is a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated RFID safety and security systems, Wi-Fi RTLS systems, and healthcare enterprise solutions. With an installed base of more than 10,000 systems, RF Technologies specializes in state-of-the-art healthcare solutions for long-term care facilities and hospitals, including Code Alert® Wandering Management, Wireless Nurse Call, Fall Management Solutions, Safe Place® ED and Infant Security Solutions, and Help Alert® Staff Duress Systems. The Company is credited with inventing the first RFID infant security system, which was designed and developed by nurse clinicians. It was the first in the industry to invent peer-to-peer Wi-Fi RTLS, and to offer remote monitoring, RF consulting, and 24X7 technical support by RF Technologies’ staff specialists and a nationwide service management team. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and customer-centricity. Our mission is to ensure every customer has a positive experience while interacting with our brand.
Role Overview:
As a Hardware Developer Intern, you will work alongside our engineering team to design, prototype, and test hardware components and systems. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills in hardware development and gain exposure to the complete product lifecycle, from concept to production.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and development of hardware components, circuits, and systems.
- Conduct testing, debugging, and validation of hardware prototypes.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to document hardware specifications and schematics.
- Support the integration of hardware and software systems.
- Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, including test reports and user manuals.
- Conduct research on emerging hardware technologies and industry trends.
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on system architecture and component selection.
- Help ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of circuit design, PCB layout, and hardware development tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, or Eagle).
- Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., C, Python) for hardware-software integration.
- Basic understanding of microcontrollers, sensors, and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
- Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and a passion for building innovative hardware solutions.
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in hardware design and development.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and tools in the hardware engineering field.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and professionals.
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects and contribute to product innovations.
- A deeper understanding of the hardware development lifecycle and industry standards.
