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    201-500 employeesFounded 1932Danville, ILAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    Posted 195 days agoActively hiringPaidSummer 2026Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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    About the role#

    This internship provides hands-on experience assisting Electrical Engineers with hardware design, prototyping, board-level repair, and embedded software development. Interns will gain exposure to manufacturing protocols and vendor research while contributing to real-world engineering projects.

    What you'll do#

    • Learn and operate specialized test equipment.
    • Conduct testing on LED modules, controllers, and complete LED sign systems.
    • Utilize oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other hardware testing tools.
    • Research new or alternate components for hardware designs.
    • Develop embedded software and assist in building prototypes.

    What you'll need#

    • Current enrollment in a degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Technology, EET, MET, Computer Science, or a related field.
    • Ability to work independently with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the semester.
    • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Danville, Illinois.
    • Term: Summer 2026.
    • Schedule: Full-time, up to 40 hours per week.
    • Modality: On-site.
    Relevant fieldsElectrical EngineeringComputer Engineering

    About Watchfire

    Established in 1932 and based in Danville, Illinois, Watchfire is a privately held manufacturer specializing in LED display technology. The company employs between 201 and 500 people to produce indoor and outdoor digital signage, video scoreboards, gas price indicators, and billboards. These products serve a variety of sectors including retail, education, banking, and religious institutions. In addition to hardware, the firm produces proprietary software for managing digital messaging across its global network of installations.

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