Itron apprentice hiring 2026 for 2025 graduates in Bangalore
Itron wants an Apprentice Engineer for its Firmware Test, Protocol and Networking team in Bangalore. The role is only for new graduates. The listing says you must have graduated recently or in 2025. This Itron apprentice job suits electronics, electrical, telecom, IT and computer science graduates who like embedded systems and networks.
Itron makes tools that help power and water utilities, and cities, manage what they supply. The team you would join tests the firmware inside smart meters. It also tests how those meters talk to each other over a network. The job number is JR102905. It was posted on 5 October 2026, and the work is hybrid.
The firmware test bench you would join
Most of the job is testing. You run test cases on smart meter firmware, the protocols the meters use, and their network features. When a test fails, you study protocol logs, packet captures and device traces to find out why. Then you work with senior engineers to fix it.
There is lab work too. You help set up devices, configure networks and keep the test lab running. Over time you help write automated test scripts, so less testing is done by hand. You write up results, bugs and findings in reports. You also join the team's agile routines, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups and reviews.
Itron says the Itron apprentice role is ideal for recent graduates who care about embedded systems, protocols and networks, and who want a tech career serving power and water utilities. If your past does not match every line, Itron asks you to apply anyway.
Itron says the role gives hands-on practice in firmware testing, protocol study, test automation, debugging and system integration. You work next to experienced engineers on real smart metering products.
Three rules that decide who can apply
Read these first, because they are strict:
- Batch. You must have graduated recently or in 2025.
- Clean record. You cannot have any active backlogs when you apply.
- No earlier jobs. You cannot have full-time work experience or a past apprenticeship.
Your degree must be a bachelor's in Electronics, Electrical, Telecom, Instrumentation, IT, Computer Science or a related field. The listing does not mention diplomas or master's degrees.
Skills listed for the Itron apprentice role
The technical list is clear. Itron wants a basic grasp of:
- Embedded systems and firmware testing.
- Linux and the command line.
- Networking basics: the OSI model, TCP/IP, IPv4 and IPv6.
- Protocols and packet tools such as Wireshark.
- Coding in Python, C or C++.
- Test methods and bug tracking.
Some skills are a plus, not a must. These include college projects in embedded systems or networks, test automation tools, Git and agile methods. Itron also lists soft skills: clear speech and writing, teamwork, care for detail, and being able to juggle tasks.
Itron names six values it looks for: putting the customer first, owning your work, being authentic, staying agile, working together and coming up with new ideas. Expect questions that test these in an interview.
Networking basics worth refreshing
The work is protocol and network testing, so a short study plan helps:
- Walk through the seven OSI layers. Name one protocol at each layer.
- Compare TCP and UDP. Learn how an IPv4 address differs from IPv6.
- Install Wireshark. Capture your own home traffic and read a few packets line by line.
- Practise basic Linux commands for files, processes and network checks.
- Write a small Python script that reads a log file and counts the error lines.
- Be ready to explain one college project with a microcontroller, a sensor or a network.
The listing does not call these test topics. They are simply the shortest path to the skills Itron names for the Itron apprentice role.
Pay, duration and dates
The listing does not give a stipend, the length of the apprenticeship, the number of seats or the selection rounds. It gives no last date. Itron's careers page lists paid internships, co-op and apprenticeships among its programmes. It notes that benefits vary by place and position. It also says the starting wage depends on skills and experience.
Itron has over 5,000 staff and its products run in more than 100 countries. Its head office is in Liberty Lake, Washington, in the USA. The careers page also names an iGrow programme for staff growth and iBelong employee groups.
Itron warns of a rise in fake job offers aimed at job seekers. Apply for the Itron apprentice role only on Itron's own careers site, and never pay a fee.
More openings for your degree are on our jobs for 2025 engineering graduates page and our engineering openings page. The official listing is on the Itron careers portal.
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