ENE UnderGrad Electronics & Embedded Systems Assistant

Req Id: 44011

Job Title: ENE UnderGrad Electronics & Embedded Systems Assistant

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

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

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Posting Start Date: 9/16/26