Automotive Software Engineering Intern at Snapon in Lincolnshire, Illinois

Job Description:

Overview


Snap-on's mission is to provide our Customers with 'The most valued productivity solutions in the world'. Our Customers are the Technicians who fix your car when something goes wrong.


Cars today are loaded with electronic technology. They contain many independent on-board computers which are frequently networked together. These computers and their many sensors control the engine, transmission, climate control and entertainment systems. When something goes wrong it's not easy to find the cause and fix it.


That's where Snap-on products come in. We design and build the electronic tools technicians use to communicate with the vehicle's on-board computers. We help the technician understand what's happening, and provide information to solve the problem quickly and accurately.


Our facility in Lincolnshire, IL, is home to the engineers who develop hardware, firmware and application software. We are looking for a student who is energetic, conscientious, and hard working. It's a great opportunity to work with a very experienced group of engineers who make the best products in the industry.


We are looking for an software engineering/computer science intern to assist with new product development and sustaining engineering of Internet enabled hand-held embedded products


Responsibilities include developing and maintaining firmware and applications on multiple platforms and products globally

• Contribute as a member in an Agile software development team


• Design and develop new cross-platform features while focusing on quality


• Work as part of a cross-functional global team


• C, C++ programming in an embedded environment employing a real-time operating system


• Multiplatform/Android development


• problem solving / debugging skills


• communication skills - written and verbal


• Self-motivated

We are looking for a student who:


1) Has transportation to the northwest suburbs of Chicago (Lincolnshire, IL)


2) Has a passion for the automotive industry


3) Completed at least two years toward a degree in Computer Science or Software Development / Engineering.



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