Hardware Engineer Intern

Macom S.A.S. - Newport Beach, CA

Full-time - Intern

Newport Beach, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Hardware Engineer Intern at MACOM will assist in the development, fabrication, debugging, and documentation of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for high-speed applications. This internship offers hands-on experience, professional training, and the opportunity to work on a business-critical project over a 12-week period, while also engaging in networking and feedback sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in PCB Board definition by collecting inputs from users and drafting a Board Requirements Document (BRD).
• Review the BRD with users and obtain their sign-off.
• Create symbols for new components in schematic design.
• Consult with designers and application engineers for circuit design around the device under test.
• Select components and design circuits such as power management and I2C/SPI control circuits.
• Capture schematics using Mentor's xDX Designer.
• Create decals for new components using AutoCAD and Mentor's PADS.
• Assist in the layout of the board using Mentor's PADS.
• Prepare documents for PCB fabrication.
• Assist in creating a costed Bill of Materials.
• Update the components database as required.
• Verify power circuits and low-speed communication in lab tests.
• Debug the design.

Requirements

• Background in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with office productivity tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools and procedures used for PCB design and fabrication.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a key discipline.
• Excellent training and ongoing supervision.
• Networking and social events.
• Formal written feedback on performance.