Intern - Hardware Product Development (Summer 2026)

Itron • Liberty Lake, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. This intern within the Hardware Development team will play a hands-on, learning-focused role supporting the development, testing and deployment of new hardware products. This internship is designed to provide exposure to the hardware development and product qualification and launch process.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a mindset of curiosity, accountability, and agility.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to support documentation and collaborative work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑focused, innovative environment while delivering accurate and reliable results.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational understanding of electronics principles (circuits, sensors, microcontrollers, etc.) or RF.
• Ability to use basic lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Experience with PCB or CAD design tools.
• Exposure to embedded systems, firmware debugging, or hardware–software integration.
• Hands‑on project experience involving prototyping, soldering, or hardware debugging.
• Interest in energy, utilities, smart devices, or IoT technologies, demonstrating a customer‑centric and future‑focused engineering mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hardware Engineering team with hands‑on testing, evaluation, and validation of components and devices used in Itron’s energy and water management solutions.
• Assist in assembling, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware prototypes in a collaborative lab environment.
• Perform data collection and documentation to support engineering decisions, demonstrating accountability and attention to detail.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis for hardware issues and recommend innovative solutions aligned with customer‑centric product expectations.
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering peers, technicians, and program teams to support agile development cycles.
• Maintain accurate records of test procedures, results, and device performance to ensure transparency and authenticity across teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and overall customer experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern