What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer Co-Op (Summer 2025) position at Schneider Electric?
The Innovation & Technology team of Schneider Electric is seeking an on-site Firmware Engineer Co-Op based in Andover, MA. This Co-op will contribute to developing and testing the embedded system firmware for communication protocols and IoT (Internet of Things) enabled solutions in the industry sector.
You will work with a dynamic and agile team on cutting-edge technologies for the industrial automation business.
What will you do?
- Researching and investigating on-promise firmware development for POSIX-based platforms (Embedded Linux and VxWorks) for embedded-C.
- Developing, executing, and automating the testing of the communication protocols.
- Contributing to the development of the Ream-time Comm Embedded Firmware using C, C , Linux
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Current enrollment in a BA/BS program in Computer or Electrical Engineering or directly related field required (last two years of college). Targeted graduation for May 2026-2027
- Experience with programming in C/C , Python, Linux
- Experience with Embedded Firmware Development in a Linux environment.
- Knowledge of GIT, CI/CD processes, and DevOps
- Strong curiosity about unfamiliar technologies and a deep desire to learn new
- Ability to understand product requirements and design possible solutions.
- Ability to proactively attempt different solutions to solve problems.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to deliver efficiently.
- Effective communication abilities to foster team engagement.
- Currently local to MA and able to work full-time in-person in Andover, MA June-December 2025
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