About the role#
As an Applications Engineering Intern in the Data Center Solutions Business Unit, you will support the applications team with board bring-up, tool development, and technical support. You will work in a lab environment to analyze and recreate customer system issues. This role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What you'll do#
- Set up lab equipment, including the installation of operating systems, drivers, debuggers, and analyzers.
- Perform bring-up and debugging for customer evaluation boards.
- Develop and maintain customer collaterals, custom firmware, and diagnostic tools.
- Analyze and find the root cause for customer-reported problems in the lab.
- Provide product training for internal teams and customers.
- Demonstrate new product features at trade shows and industry events.
- Conduct performance and power measurements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or MS program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Programming experience in C, C++, Python, Java, or TCL/Tk.
- A basic understanding of computer architecture.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Effective writing and communication skills.
- Experience with board-level debug and bring-up.
- Familiarity with installing Linux and Windows operating systems, plus hardware and driver setup.
- Knowledge of technologies such as NVMe, PCI-Express, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, DDR, NAND Flash, UART, or SPI.
- Experience with hardware design, schematic capture, and board layout.
- Experience with embedded firmware or driver development.
Location & details#
- Locations: Roseville, California and San Jose, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Compensation: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and location.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Microchip Technology Inc.
Microchip Technology Inc. develops embedded control solutions for customers in sectors like automotive, industrial, and aerospace. Founded in 1989, the firm maintains its headquarters in Chandler, Arizona. It provides a range of products including microcontrollers, analog components, and memory devices. The company serves over 125,000 clients and employs more than 10,000 people.
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