Intern - Hardware Product Development (Summer 2026)

Itron, Inc. • Liberty Lake, WA • 5d ago

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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Hardware Engineering team with handson testing, evaluation, and validation of components and devices used in Itron's energy and water management solutions.
Assist in assembling, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware proto@types in a collaborative lab environment.
Perform data collection and documentation to support engineering decisions, demonstrating accountability and attention to detail.
Conduct rootcause analysis for hardware issues and recommend innovative solutions aligned with customercentric product expectations.
Work crossfunctionally 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.
Required Skills & Experience
Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong problemsolving 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 teamfocused, innovative environment while delivering accurate and reliable results.
Preferred Skills & Experience
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.
Handson project experience involving prototyping, soldering, or hardware debugging.
Interest in energy, utilities, smart devices, or IoT technologies, demonstrating a customercentric and futurefocused engineering mindset.
Liberty Lake, hourly compensation range: state minimum wage, up to $44.23/hr.
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com
Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orient

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