IMPORTANT: INTERN DATES
This internship will run from June 15 – September 4 or September 11 in Palo Alto, CA. Our dates and location is firm; we will not consider applicants who do not meet these requirements. Thank you!
Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the Electro-Mechanical design of vehicle systems. As an Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern, you will be directly involved in the complete life cycle development of electronic hardware, from early Proof of Concept work to final component release and initial manufacturing support.
Responsibilities
- Design & Development: Support and develop Proof of Concept work needed to ensure program success.
- Component Design: Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for hardware modules, including schematic capture and component selection.
- Documentation & Release: Generate Internal Part Numbers for new part requests in the Arena PLM database. Ensure drawing releases and component release cycles are understood and followed.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with all cross-functional engineering and design teams (e.g., Studio, Architecture, Mechanical) to understand requirements and fully optimize solutions for overall performance, cost, and mass.
- Debug & Validation: Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level. Work with internal teams and suppliers to maintain component and system-level DVPRs (Design Verification Plan and Report) and ensure test execution.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Actively pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Mechanical with the intent to return to school following completion of internship.
- Proficient in Electrical Engineering fundamentals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of electronics, packaging, and hardware.
- Previous experience with vehicle-level component programs.
- Understanding of the automotive hardware/software development process. Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems.
- Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and component release cycles.
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as PCIe, CAN, Ethernet, USB, I2C, SPI.