Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Location
Palo Alto, CA (Remote) · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
18 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Electrical engineering fundamentals

Also useful

  • Electronics and hardware design
  • Electronics packaging
  • CAN
  • Ethernet
  • USB
  • I2C
  • SPI
  • PCB design tools

Role Summary

Every Electronic Control Unit goes through a full lifecycle of design, validation, manufacturing readiness, and release. As an Electromechanical Design Engineering intern, you will be involved in one part of that lifecycle, which may include circuit design, mechanical packaging, hardware validation and test, reliability and functional safety analysis, or supplier and manufacturing readiness work.

Specific project areas vary by team and may include

  • Designing and developing analog, digital, or mixed signal circuits, including schematic capture and component selection
  • Supporting mechanical packaging design or structural and thermal simulation for ECU enclosures
  • Building or running hardware validation tests and test automation systems
  • Contributing to hardware functional safety analyses such as FMEA or FMEDA
  • Supporting supplier quality, product launch, or manufacturing readiness activities for ECU programs

Responsibilities

  • Support proof of concept, design, or validation work for an assigned hardware project
  • Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues at the board or system level
  • Document component release information and maintain accurate design records
  • Collaborate with cross functional engineering and design teams to understand requirements
  • Communicate progress and findings to your team throughout the internship

Qualifications

Minimum

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university
  • Proficient in electrical engineering fundamentals

Preferred

  • Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship
  • Understanding of electronics, packaging, and hardware design
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, USB, I2C, or SPI
  • Coursework or project experience with PCB design tools, CAD tools, or simulation software
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management and component release processes

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional - and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees - including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site.

About US

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

This is a general application used to fill multiple internship openings across our Electrical Hardware teams. If selected, you will be matched to a specific team based on your background and interests during the interview process.

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