Industrial Engineering Intern

Who Is Litmus

Litmus is building the data foundation that powers industrial AI.

AI doesn’t work without real-world, contextualized data - Litmus makes that data usable. As AI adoption accelerates, most industrial environments still can’t access or use their operational data. We solve that gap.

We’re a growth-stage software company helping manufacturers access, structure, and use real-time data from machines, systems, and sensors at the edge. Our platform sits at the intersection of edge computing, AI, and industrial operations, enabling some of the world’s largest companies to run operations in real time, reduce downtime, and optimize production.

Backed by leading investors and trusted by global manufacturers and partners like Google, Microsoft, Dell, Oracle, and Mitsubishi, Litmus is powering the shift toward software-defined manufacturing.

Work on Problems Where Software Meets the Real World

Most AI systems fail without access to real-world data. You’ll build the layer that makes them viable in production. We solve challenges at the intersection of distributed systems, real-time data, and industrial constraints - where reliability, scale, and performance are non-negotiable.

Have Real Impact, Fast

You’ll work on systems used by real customers in production, with direct impact on product and company trajectory. As a scaling company, we move quickly. You’ll have ownership, visibility, and the ability to shape both product and company as we scale.

Join a High-performance Team

We’re building a team that holds a high bar and pushes each other to improve. You’ll work alongside experienced operators, engineers, and leaders who have done this before and are building again at scale. We hire people who take ownership, move quickly, and care about outcomes. No passengers.

About the Role

We’re hiring an Industrial Engineering Intern to work hands-on with the PLCs, industrial communication protocols, and gateway hardware that Litmus Edge connects to every day. Based in our Santa Clara office, you’ll test Litmus Edge device drivers and hardware compatibility, investigate customer and internal protocol questions, and turn what you find into clear technical documentation.

This role helps keep Litmus Edge reliable across the wide range of industrial equipment our customers run, and you’ll work closely with our global engineering and product teams along the way.

What You’ll Do

• Test Litmus Edge device drivers for functionality and performance
• Test gateway hardware for compatibility with Litmus Edge
• Investigate customer and internal requests involving industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus
• Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, IIoT sensors, and other industrial hardware
• Write, comment, and test PLC programs using company-standard methods and tools
• Prepare technical documentation and reports on Litmus Edge functionality and performance

Must Have

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or another engineering discipline
• Working knowledge of PLC configuration, connection (Ethernet and serial), programming, and troubleshooting
• Basic networking and industrial communication protocol knowledge
• Able to work in person at Litmus’s Santa Clara office full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and eager to learn, with the ability to collaborate in a diverse, global, distributed team

Nice to Have

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript
• Knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems
• Familiarity with Linux and command-line tools
• Experience with virtualization or Docker