Intern - SSD Hardware Engineering

Micron • Longmont, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The SSD Hardware Engineering team develops next-generation storage solutions that power data centers, AI infrastructure, client computing, and intelligent edge applications. Working across hardware, firmware, validation, manufacturing, and system engineering fields, the team delivers high-performance, reliable SSD products while using advanced design methodologies, automation, and AI-enabled engineering tools. As an SSD Hardware Engineering Intern, you will support the design, validation, characterization, and debug of next-generation SSD products. You will gain hands-on experience with high-speed hardware design, PCB development, signal integrity, power integrity, board bring-up, and hardware validation while collaborating with multi-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver industry-leading storage solutions.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, academic projects, laboratory work, or engineering experience in hardware design, electronics, embedded systems, storage systems, or related technical fields.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis, digital electronics, PCB design fundamentals, and electronic components.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, transmission lines, or high-speed digital design concepts.
• Experience with building electronic circuits or PCB design tools through coursework, academic projects, research, or internships.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, or similar test equipment.
• Strong analytical, solving, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools and technologies to improve productivity, technical analysis, documentation, and engineering workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework, research, or project experience involving high-speed digital design, hardware validation, or board-level development.
• Knowledge of SSD architecture, NAND flash memory, storage systems, embedded systems, or data center technologies.
• Experience with board-level debugging, failure analysis, and root-cause investigation.
• Familiarity with SI/PI simulation and analysis tools such as HyperLynx, ADS, Sigrity, HFSS, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, Tcl, or similar languages for automation, testing, and data analysis.
• Experience applying AI-assisted engineering tools, workflow automation, or data-driven analysis techniques.
• Previous internship, research, or project experience related to hardware development, validation, or electronic system design.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, validation, characterization, and debug of SSD hardware platforms and subsystems.
• Assist with schematic reviews, PCB design activities, board bring-up, electrical measurements, and laboratory-based hardware testing.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and documentation of validation results to support product quality and performance objectives.
• Support signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and system-level analysis through simulation, measurement, and correlation activities.
• Develop automation tools, scripts, dashboards, and AI-assisted workflows that improve engineering productivity, validation efficiency, and technical decision-making.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Paid family leave
• Robust paid time-off program
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree