Hardware Engineer Intern

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At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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Our Talent Technology and Engineering Programs team supports the physical and technical environments that enable employer branding experiences, engagement initiatives, and early‑career talent development programs. From demonstration hardware to event and lab setups, the team ensures reliable, innovative tools that connect students, candidates, and employees to meaningful learning and growth opportunities.

As a Hardware Engineer Intern, you will help support and develop hardware solutions that showcase innovation, strengthen technical engagement, and build long‑term talent pipelines. You will gain hands-on experience supporting hardware systems used for employer branding, talent engagement, and development initiatives. This role blends technical engineering fundamentals with people‑focused outcomes, offering exposure to how hardware solutions support recruiting, events, and early‑career programs.

This position is ideal for someone interested in applying hardware engineering skills in a non‑traditional, highly visible way—supporting demonstrations, learning environments, and engagement experiences that attract and develop future talent.

So, what will you be doing as a Hardware Engineer Intern?

• Employer Branding & Event Hardware – Assist in preparing, configuring, and maintaining hardware used for career fairs, recruiting events, demos, and engagement experiences.
• Talent Development Lab Support – Support hardware environments used in training programs, internships, and early‑career technical development initiatives.
• Hardware Testing & Troubleshooting – Assist with assembling, testing, and troubleshooting hardware components and systems to ensure reliable performance.
• System Documentation – Help create and update hardware documentation, setup guides, and usage instructions for internal teams and programs.
• Process & Equipment Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve reliability, portability, and usability of hardware used in engagement and learning environments.
• Inventory & Asset Support – Assist with tracking, maintaining, and organizing hardware assets and components.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with talent, engineering, IT, and program teams to support shared engagement and pipeline initiatives.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of electronics, circuits, and hardware components.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively across teams.
• Interest in applying technical skills to learning, engagement, and talent programs.

Things we consider a plus:

• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, testing, or prototyping.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded systems, or lab instrumentation.
• Interest in early‑career development, technical demos, or outreach programs.
• Experience supporting events, labs, or hands‑on learning environments.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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