HPE

Hardware Engineering Intern

In short

Hybrid hardware engineering internship at HPE in Westford, Massachusetts, for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. The role involves hands-on lab support for hardware quality, schematic/board design work, and testing L2/L3 products with Ethernet packet generators, working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. It demands solid circuit/schematic design proficiency, Python scripting, familiarity with PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SerDes, FPGAs/Verilog, and comfort in a Unix/Linux environment.

Hardware Engineering Intern
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.
Job Family Definition
Assists in various tasks aligned with their field of study, including research, collaboration on team initiatives and projects, problem-solving, and creative thinking to gain hands-on experience and develop professional skills. Includes internships, research roles, visiting scholar positions, or other program-related opportunities.
Responsibilities
•Support senior team members on assigned technical projects as determined by the business unit.
•Help identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
•Actively provide hands-on support in the lab for hardware quality initiatives and suggest solutions.
•Interface with cross-functional teams during the product development cycle.
•Engage in learning about new technologies and methodologies relevant to work.
•Fulfill tasks and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor in a timely and efficient manner.
•Participate in periodic reviews to share updates and incorporate feedback on assigned projects/initiatives.
Education & Experience
•Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
•Solid experience and proficiency with electrical circuit design, schematic design and schematic capture tools. Clear proficiency with multiple aspects of hardware design, which may include digital logic design, CPU subsystem design, clocks, signal integrity, power delivery and analog components.
•Experience with board design layout and familiarity with multiple-layer board considerations.
•Team project experience outside of coursework.
•Hands-on experience testing L2/L3 products with Ethernet packet generators.
Knowledge & Skills
•Passion for building hardware projects and solving challenging problems.
•Skilled debugging capability and intrinsically curious about how things work.
•Understanding of how PCIe, Ethernet, I2C and high speed SerDes work at the hardware level.
•Capable scripting skills using Python.
•Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•Self-motivated team player, and capable of working in a fast-paced R&D environment.
•Understanding of Ethernet routing and switching.
•Familiarity with FPGAs and Verilog.
•Comfortable in a Unix/Linux environment.
Impact/Scope
University students actively enrolled in a university/college/institution pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a technical area of study, and who typically works during school breaks and then returns to their university. While this applies to most interns, there may be opportunities for full-time students to work as part-time interns during the school year in some countries.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing the secure form linked on the job page.
What We Can Offer You
Health & Wellbeing — a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development — specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have, whether becoming a knowledge expert in your field or applying your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion — unconditionally inclusive in the way of working and celebrating individual uniqueness, with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.
Compensation
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
•United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 35.00 - 41.00 in Massachusetts
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

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