About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will work directly with evaluation kits and new hardware platforms to support the development of next-generation systems. You will design and implement test procedures, execute detailed test plans, and develop automated control scripts in Python to improve testing efficiency. This role involves analyzing performance data and communicating your findings to cross-functional partners to help refine hardware systems.
What you'll do#
- Learn to program and operate lab equipment to establish procedures for repeatable, reliable measurements.
- Develop and automate hardware tests using Python and relevant tools.
- Analyze test results and use visualization libraries to identify trends.
- Share data, findings, and recommendations through reports and presentations for engineering and leadership audiences.
- Support hands-on testing, debugging, and characterization of new hardware platforms.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor, Master, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with analog electronics, digital electronics, or embedded systems.
- Practical experience using lab equipment for prototyping, design, debugging, or power analysis.
- Experience in at least one of these areas: audio, digital buses, or sensors.
- Proficiency in Python to process, analyze, and visualize time-series data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear written and visual communication skills for technical information.
- Experience with test equipment and measurement best practices.
- Ability to drive tasks independently while communicating issues and needs clearly.
- A desire to work in a collaborative environment where honesty and accountability are prioritized.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About HP IQ
HP IQ is an innovation lab that operates as a division of HP. The group focuses on the development of artificial intelligence, software, and hardware. Its primary goal is to build an intelligent ecosystem of devices and services for the future of work. The team consists of 138 employees.
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