About this role
Job Summary We are seeking a Purdue junior or senior to support the development and testing of hands-on engineering prototypes involving sensors, microcontrollers, power systems, and electromechanical components. What you will do ● Build, wire, and test prototype electronic systems. ● Interface sensors and actuators with microcontrollers. ● Troubleshoot circuits, wiring, communication, and power issues. ● Support sensor calibration and basic data collection. ● Document wiring, test results, and prototype changes. What we are looking for ● Junior or senior in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a related field. ● Basic circuit knowledge and experience with breadboards, multimeters, and soldering. ● Experience with microcontrollers such as Arduino, ESP32, STM32, or similar. ● Comfort troubleshooting hardware and working with physical prototypes. ● Interest and eagerness to learn and work with a diverse team, including virtual work with collaborators in different industry sectors and time zones, building a hands-on kit for a variety of communities of learners. Helpful, but not required ● C/C++, Python, or embedded programming. ● I2C, SPI, UART, analog sensors, or digital sensors. ● MOSFETs, relays, motors, pumps, LEDs, or other actuator control. ● Power supplies, voltage regulation, batteries, or basic protection circuits. ● PCB design tools such as KiCad, Altium, or EasyEDA. Education Purdue junior or senior undergraduate student. Experience Helpful, but not required ● C/C++, Python, or embedded programming. ● I2C, SPI, UART, analog sensors, or digital sensors. ● MOSFETs, relays, motors, pumps, LEDs, or other actuator control. ● Power supplies, voltage regulation, batteries, or basic protection circuits. ● PCB design tools such as KiCad, Altium, or EasyEDA. FLSA Status Non-Exempt