Hardware Engineering Intern

Responsible for the hardware design and development activities associated with high volume electronic products in the Smart Meter industry.

• Develop hardware from concept to production launch including design documentation, participating in design reviews, coding, code reviews, unit testing, and unit test reviews.
• Develop and implement strategy to validate resulting systems against requirements, including the development and implementation of design verification test procedures.
• Document and resolve defects.
• Develop hardware and software test tools as needed.
• Ensure the overall quality of the hardware incorporated in the system, its performance against requirements, and its on-schedule delivery.
• Ensure designs exceed requirements of governing agencies (i.e., FCC and UL) and must be capable of listing with these agencies where applicable.
• Work in a team environment and collaborate with others to achieve the best possible end-product from all functional viewpoints.
• Capture and direct corrective actions in response to field complaints and supply issues.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (junior or senior year).
• Competent working with Microsoft Office and other related software utilizing a Windows platform.
• Beginner's background in analog and digital design and development.
• Beginner's understanding of hardware interfaces, E-field sensors, current sensors, and low power battery design.
• Experience with schematic capture tools like OrCad, Altium, Eagle, and simulation tools such as LTspice and Electronic Workbench.
• Working understanding of Design Verification Testing at the circuit level.
• Experience with circuit bring-up and solid troubleshooting methodologies.
• Basic understanding of firmware interfaces.

Preferred:

• Can-Do attitude with an ability to accept complete project responsibility.
• Motivated self-starter and independent decision-maker based on good judgment.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.

Nearest Major Market: Portsmouth
Nearest Secondary Market: Boston
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