Intern - Digital Engineer (Spring 2027)

Plexus•Neenah, WI

About The Position

The Digital Engineer Intern will develop hardware and system concepts that satisfy customer requirements. The intern will implement and verify hardware designs using appropriate electronic design automation (EDA) tools, develop prototype hardware, and create project documentation in accordance with quality and change management procedures. The position includes circuit simulation, hands-on troubleshooting and prototype bring-up, and measurement of analog hardware to evaluate circuit performance and inform design improvements. The intern will collaborate with analog, digital, software, and mechanical engineers and receive mentorship from experienced hardware engineers. This is an internship for a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering throughout the internship. The posting lists an hourly pay range of $23–$27; the rate offered depends on factors including geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, and skill level.

Requirements

Be a student working toward a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering for the entire duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Sophomore or junior-level status.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Relevant coursework in FPGA design and test benching (VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog) or circuit design and layout.

Responsibilities

Implement and verify hardware designs using appropriate EDA tools.
Deliver prototype hardware by implementing physical hardware design components, capturing schematics, and supervising PCB layouts.
Develop project documentation in accordance with quality and change management procedures and guidelines so project information is organized and archived.
Participate in performance reviews to support continuous improvement and growth.
Use schematic capture tools and guide printed circuit board layout.
Analyze circuit designs with simulation tools such as SPICE and finite element tools.
Perform hands-on, in-the-lab troubleshooting and bring-up of prototype hardware.
Measure analog hardware using standard electrical measurement tools, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, to assess circuit performance and inform design improvements.
Work with analog, digital, software, and mechanical engineers to review and improve hardware designs.
Receive mentorship, guidance, and coaching from experienced hardware engineers.