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R&D Engineering Intern

AMAX

# R&D Engineering Intern

> AMAX · Fremont, United States · Temporary · Posted 2026-11-12

**Salary:** USD 18–18

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Product Engineering

## Description

Location: Fremont, CA

Department: Research & Development

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time Internship (Up to 12 Weeks)

Work Arrangement: On-site

**About AMAX**

AMAX is a leading provider of advanced computing and infrastructure solutions, specializing in high

performance computing, AI infrastructure, GPU-accelerated systems, and enterprise server platforms.

**Position Overview**

AMAX is seeking a motivated and resourceful R&D Engineering Intern to support our R&D team with

research, development, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic components and advanced computing

hardware.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional to gain

practical experience in hardware development and engineering R&D.

The ideal candidate is a quick learner who takes initiative and can work independently with minimal

supervision. The ability to research unfamiliar technologies, troubleshoot problems, and find solutions

without relying on step-by-step instructions is essential.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Assist with development, testing, and troubleshooting of embedded systems and server

hardware communication interfaces.

  • Analyze and debug digital signals and communication protocols, including I2C, SMBus, SPI,

UART, and GPIO.

  • Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment to capture and interpret

hardware signals.

  • Develop and test microcontroller-based solutions using platforms such as ESP32 or Arduino for

communication monitoring and device emulation.

  • Write and debug firmware or Python scripts for hardware testing, automation, and protocol

analysis.

  • Research technical documentation, investigate hardware behavior, and support system

integration and validation.

  • Document technical findings, take ownership of assigned tasks, and communicate progress and

challenges proactively.

## Requirements

**Required Qualifications**

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a

related discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

  • 0–2 years of relevant experience; academic projects and personal technical projects are valued.
  • Fundamental understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles and circuit

analysis.

  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems with limited guidance.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, research, and organizational skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

  • Hands-on experience with electronics, circuit design, hardware development, or laboratory

testing.

  • Familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and bench power supplies.
  • Basic knowledge of PC/server hardware, motherboards, power supplies, CPUs, and GPUs.
  • Exposure to PCB design tools such as Altium or KiCad.
  • Experience with soldering, prototyping, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or embedded systems.
  • Basic programming or scripting experience in Python or C/C++.

**Ideal Candidate Profile**

We are looking for someone who is

  • Self-directed: Able to understand an assignment and work toward a solution independently.
  • A quick learner: Comfortable picking up unfamiliar technologies and concepts.
  • Resourceful: Proactive in researching problems and finding answers.
  • Hands-on: Enjoys experimenting, building, testing, and troubleshooting hardware.
  • Accountable: Takes ownership of assignments and communicates progress and roadblocks

proactively.

**Internship Details**

This is a temporary, full-time, on-site internship based in Fremont, California, with a duration of up to 12

weeks. The opportunity is intended for recent graduates or early-career engineering professionals

seeking practical experience in hardware development and R&D.

## Apply

[Apply at AMAX](https://apply.workable.com/amax-1/j/19B39953E1/apply)

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