Hardware Engineer I (Intern) - United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Applications are accepted until further notice. Meet the Team Engineering: Open-minded, driven, diverse and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any one of the following product categories including: cloud, social, mobile/wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more. Your work will affect billions globally. Supply Chain Operations: Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact. From our processes to manufacturing, you'll deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services. Take your innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions. You'll collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine our infrastructural needs and product specifications. Impact the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing. Creative Hardware Engineering positions available in: ASIC Design and Verification System/Board Design Circuit Board Layout Hardware Automation, Validation and Test Signal Integrity Power Design.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in one of the following: An undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's); or An educational or workforce development program (e.g., Apprenticeship, Boot camp, or Certification).
Qualifying education and work experience should be in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Expected to continue enrollment in a degree or qualifying educational or workforce development program following completion of the internship.
Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles, including experience with hardware design and tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software.
Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward both short- and long-term goals.
Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships within diverse and extended teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across business groups and teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, etc.).
Exposure to scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for test automation or data analysis.
Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Impact the product development from the lowest levels of circuit design to large system design and see your contribution all the way through to high volume manufacturing.
Collaborate with peers on projects that have a real-world impact.
Deliver a standout customer experience of Cisco products and services.
Take innovative ideas from the drawing board to deliver powerful solutions.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams to determine infrastructural needs and product specifications.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (Non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program (Exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary (for sales roles)