About the role#
This is a 12-week internship focused on hands-on hardware engineering. You will be given an individual project with specific goals and receive regular supervision and training. The role includes participating in an intern webinar series and presenting your project outcomes at a poster session.
What you'll do#
- Define PCB requirements by gathering input from validation, product, and IC design engineers.
- Assist in creating a Board Requirements Document.
- Design circuits, including power management, I2C, and SPI, and select necessary components.
- Create component symbols and capture schematics using Mentor xDX Designer.
- Design decals using AutoCAD and Mentor PADS.
- Assist with board layout using Mentor PADS.
- Prepare documentation for PCB fabrication and help create a costed Bill of Materials.
- Update the components database.
- Verify power circuits and low-speed communication while debugging your designs.
What you'll need#
- A background in Electrical Engineering.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Basic knowledge of CAD tools and procedures for PCB design and fabrication.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Newport Beach, California.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
About MACOM
MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for the telecommunications, data center, industrial, and aerospace markets. Founded in 1950, the company produces RF, microwave, and millimeter wave solutions along with optoelectronics. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Lowell, Massachusetts, and multiple facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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