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Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Rivian And Volkswagen Group Technologies 🇺🇸 Irvine, California, United States of America

$38 - $51 Contract Intern

Support proof-of-concept, design, or validation work for an assigned electronic control unit hardware project, including circuit design, mechanical packaging, testing, reliability, functional safety, or manufacturing readiness. Debug hardware issues, maintain component release and design records, collaborate across engineering teams, and communicate progress and findings.

Responsibilities

  • Support proof-of-concept, design, or validation work for an assigned electronic control unit hardware project, including circuit design, mechanical packaging, testing, reliability, functional safety, or manufacturing readiness. Debug hardware issues, maintain component release and design records, collaborate across engineering teams, and communicate progress and findings.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at an accredited U.S. university and be proficient in electrical engineering fundamentals. Preferred candidates are pursuing a related engineering degree, intend to return to school after the internship, and have familiarity with electronics, hardware design, communication protocols, PCB or CAD tools, simulation software, or product lifecycle processes.

Benefits

  • Health Coverage
  • Retirement Savings
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Planning Programs
  • Restricted Stock Units

Key Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals Circuit design Mechanical packaging Hardware testing Reliability testing Functional safety Manufacturing readiness Debugging hardware issues PCB design CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Altium) Simulation software (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB) Communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, I2C) Product lifecycle processes Cross‑functional teamwork Technical documentation Problem solving Attention to detail Rapid prototyping Design for manufacturability Team communication

About Rivian And Volkswagen Group Technologies

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 technologies that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

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