Applications Engineer Intern, Summer 2026 (Teradyne, North Reading, MA)
About The Position
We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world! We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive. Our Purpose TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported by innovating and learning something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respect their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. Opportunity Overview This internship offers hands-on experience working at the intersection of hardware, embedded firmware, and automation. Interns will work closely with application teams to redesign and validate Device Interface Boards (DIBs), develop embedded firmware features, and improve automated test pipelines. You will gain practical lab experience debugging and validating hardware, contribute to firmware development on STM32 microcontrollers, and support automation used for unattended and overnight test runs. The role provides exposure to real world engineering challenges, including improving system stability, reproducibility, and test coverage, while learning how automation and data analysis improve reliability, efficiency, and engineering insight. This is an exciting opportunity to use (and gain) both hardware and software skills. So, if you’re looking for an exciting work environment, check out Teradyne. You’ll find we have a lot more to offer than you ever imagined. • This opportunity is for a 2–3-month internship • This intern is on-site at our headquarters in North Reading, MA and/or our field site in Essex Junction VT.
Requirements
- Be working for a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer System Engineering
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals (digital logic, digital communications SPI, I2C, PCIe, signal processing, power delivery a plus)
- Have completed at least freshman year
- Be enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Have programming skills in C, C++ and/or C#
- Ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional engineering teams
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Relevant course work and or prior co-op / intern experience preferred
- We are only considering candidates local to position location (North Reading, MA and/or Essex Junction, VT) and are unable to provide relocation for this position.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as with Microsoft Visual Studio being a plus
- Exposure to embedded systems or firmware development (STM32 or similar a plus)
Responsibilities
- redesign and validate Device Interface Boards (DIBs)
- develop embedded firmware features
- improve automated test pipelines
- debugging and validating hardware
- contribute to firmware development on STM32 microcontrollers
- support automation used for unattended and overnight test runs
- improving system stability, reproducibility, and test coverage
- learning how automation and data analysis improve reliability, efficiency, and engineering insight
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