About the role#
As a Hardware Development Engineer intern, you will join a cross-disciplinary team to create consumer products. You will gain exposure to the full design lifecycle, from initial concept through production. This role involves working alongside senior engineers to design, debug, validate, and optimize hardware. You will also support engineering builds and gain experience with high volume manufacturing processes.
What you'll do#
- Perform schematic design work.
- Validate hardware and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Develop automated test tools using LabVIEW or HPVEE.
- Collaborate with internal teams and outside partners to define and execute product goals.
- Travel as needed to support engineering builds.
What you'll need#
- Currently working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
- Expected degree conferral between October 2026 and December 2029.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for a maximum of 12 weeks.
- Enrollment in an academic program physically located in the United States.
- Age 18 or older.
- Knowledge of analog and digital circuit skills.
- Experience with embedded systems projects.
- Experience with hardware troubleshooting or computer architecture.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD software is preferred.
- Experience integrating component modules like I/O, displays, or batteries is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Sunnyvale, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Terms available: Winter 2027, Summer 2027, or Fall 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
About Amazon
Amazon operates as a public company focused on e-commerce, retail, operations, and internet services. It maintains its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. The organization employs 783,642 people across its various divisions. It functions as a large-scale provider of digital and physical goods.
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