Hardware Prototyping Intern – Data Center Rack

Bosch Group•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Bosch Corporate Research is looking for a Hardware Prototyping Intern to support the next phase of a project focused on advanced data center rack systems. The intern will help translate a data center rack concept into an early-stage hardware prototype using Bosch components, lab infrastructure, and practical systems-integration methods. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering student who can work across electrical, mechanical, thermal, controls, and systems interfaces. The intern will collaborate with Bosch researchers and engineers to assemble, instrument, troubleshoot, and document a prototype subsystem or rack-level demonstrator. The duration of the internship is 4 months, with a target start date of August 10, 2026.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an MS or PhD in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, systems engineering, controls engineering, or a related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Hands-on lab experience building, integrating, or testing engineering hardware.
Coursework or experience in two or more of: power electronics, DC distribution, embedded systems, controls, telemetry, thermal/fluid systems, mechanical prototyping, instrumentation, or data acquisition.
Ability to read technical documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, or system requirements.
Strong troubleshooting, structured problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating multidisciplinary hardware systems.
Exposure to data center infrastructure, rack-level power distribution, liquid cooling, or high-power systems.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, CAD, microcontrollers, PLCs, or test automation.
Familiarity with lab safety practices for electrical, mechanical, or fluidic systems.

Responsibilities

Review the existing system architecture, requirements, and component recommendations from the previous project phase.
Develop a practical build plan for assembling selected Bosch hardware components into an early-stage prototype or subsystem demonstrator.
Support integration of power electronics, DC distribution, sensors, controllers, telemetry interfaces, and supporting lab equipment.
Assist with mechanical layout, mounting, packaging, thermal/fluidic interfaces, wiring, and test-harness development.
Instrument the prototype to collect electrical, thermal, fluidic, and control data.
Execute basic checkout procedures, troubleshoot integration issues, and document defects, risks, and recommended design changes.
Maintain clear prototype documentation, including bill of materials, wiring/interface diagrams, assembly notes, and test procedures.