Hardware Systems Engineering Intern - Hands-On

Position Overview We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineering Intern with a Hardware Focus to support the development, integration, and validation of electronic control modules. This role offers hands‑on experience working alongside experienced engineers to understand how system and customer requirements translate into hardware features, circuit interfaces, module behavior, and validation activities. The intern will support systems‑level engineering activities with an emphasis on hardware understanding, bench and vehicle testing, requirements analysis, issue investigation, and cross‑functional collaboration with hardware, software, validation, and product engineering teams. Job Responsibilities Assist in reviewing, interpreting, and documenting customer, system, and hardware‑related requirements for electronic control modules Support system and hardware‑level analysis, including circuit interface behavior, power distribution, signal integrity considerations, thermal considerations, and operating margin Participate in bench and vehicle testing activities, including test setup, instrumentation, data collection, results documentation, and initial analysis Use lab equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, loads, signal generators, and communication tools to support testing and troubleshooting Help troubleshoot hardware, software, or system issues using structured problem‑solving methods such as 8D, 5‑Why, or fault‑tree analysis Support updates to engineering benches, test fixtures, harnesses, load boxes, and lab capabilities used for hardware and system validation Participate in design reviews, schematic reviews, requirements reviews, validation reviews, and technical discussions with cross‑functional engineering teams Documenting and presenting test results and system findings Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field Basic understanding of electrical circuits, electronic components, embedded systems, and hardware interfaces Familiarity with electronic hardware schematics, block diagrams, and circuit functions Familiarity with test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, electronic loads, or similar lab tools Strong problem‑solving skills with an interest in troubleshooting, testing, validation, and root cause analysis Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills Willingness to work hands‑on with electronic hardware, engineering benches, prototypes, test equipment, harnesses, and vehicle or system‑level test environments All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr KOSTAL of America, Inc.