2025 Summer Internship (US) - Firmware Engineering

Remote Work: Hybrid

The purpose of this internship is to prepare college students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide you with a full experience so that you can fully envision a career with Zebra. You will be positioned for success with training, exposure to all parts of the business, social activities, a professional mentor relationship and development sessions to help you discover your own performance edge!

This team develops printer firmware for all variances of printer products such as: desktop, tabletops, and mobile computers. This group analyzes, develops, designs, and maintains
software for the organization’s products (printers) and systems. They also perform system integration of software and hardware testing before releasing firmware for production. 

US Summer Internship Benefits:  

• Summer Fridays, As Applicable With Your Team  

• 30+ Social and Professional Events in 12 Weeks  

• Global Immersion With Your Teams and Interns 

• Code and Test on a variety of firmware assignments that constitute a portion of a larger project.
• Upgrade existing firmware; Enhance and improve existing technologies to apply to new solutions.
• Support process recommendations to enhance performance and improve productivity (via Metrics).
• Helps in documentation of our requirements and peer reviews.
• Shadow senior engineers to learn more about Zebra printer products
• Develop planning, organizational and leadership skills
• Increase technology knowledge and skills
• Develop team-based work proficiencies
• Develop interpersonal skills to connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow up activities

THIS IS A HYBRID INTERNSHIP LOCATED IN LINCOLNSHIRE, IL. THE EXPECTATION IS AT LEAST 3 DAYS OF IN-OFFICE ATTENDANCE. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering. 
• Must have an anticipated graduation date between May 2025-May 2028. 
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience / Proficiency in programming languages like C, C+
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
• Intellectual curiosity with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Proven leadership and excellence in professional, academic, and/or extracurricular experiences
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 27.00 - USD 31.00 Hourly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.