About the role#
AMAX is looking for an R&D Engineering Intern to join our team in Fremont. This is a full-time, on-site role for up to 12 weeks. You will support our product engineering team by testing and troubleshooting electronic components and computing hardware. We are looking for someone who can work independently, research technical challenges, and take ownership of assigned tasks.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the development, testing, and troubleshooting of embedded systems and server hardware communication interfaces.
- Analyze and debug digital signals and protocols like I2C, SMBus, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
- Use laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, to capture and interpret hardware signals.
- Develop microcontroller-based solutions using platforms like ESP32 or Arduino for device emulation and monitoring.
- Write and debug Python scripts or firmware for hardware testing and automation.
- Research technical documentation and support system integration and validation.
- Document your findings and communicate progress and challenges throughout the project.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- 0 to 2 years of experience, including academic or personal technical projects.
- A solid grasp of electrical engineering principles and circuit analysis.
- The ability to learn new technologies quickly and solve problems with limited guidance.
- Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Preferred: Experience with soldering, prototyping, PCB design tools (Altium or KiCad), and hardware testing equipment like multimeters or bench power supplies.
- Preferred: Knowledge of PC/server hardware, including motherboards, CPUs, and GPUs.
- Preferred: Programming experience in Python or C/C++.
Location & details#
- Location: Fremont, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, temporary internship (up to 12 weeks).
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About AMAX
AMAX is an IT infrastructure design company founded in 1979. The firm specializes in high-performance computing, liquid cooling, and AI platforms. It serves customers through OEM services, rack integration, and custom server manufacturing. Operations span North America, Europe, and Asia with headquarters in Fremont, California. The company employs over 500 people.
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