Rotational Embedded Applications Intern

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Job Description:

Designed to give a high-potential student a 360- degree view of the product development lifecycle this is a one year intensive internship program based in Bucharest.

Ready for this challenge

From low-level Firmware and hardware design to high-level PC software interfaces you will rotate through four key engineering departments every 3 months. The aim of this rotation is to familiarize yourself with various technical activities ranging from hardware design and sensor integration to Firmware and GUI development and identify the area where you are the best at for a long-term career.

How will these rotations work

1. Hardware Applications (3 Months)
Focus will be on: PCB Design and Analog integration
Activities:

• Assist in designing Evaluation and Demo boards for analog products (ADCs DACs Power Monitors); perform in-house prototype assemblies using soldering and reÌow tools; contribute to the corporate component library.

2. Embedded Applications - Core (3 Months)
Focus will be on: 8-bit PIC and AVR Microcontrollers
Activities:

• Assist in designing embedded solutions and Proofs of Concept; document the solutions technical characteristics; use laboratory equipment to validate functionality.

3. Inductive Position Sensors (IPS) (3 Months)
Focus will be on: Specialized Sensor Applications
Activities:

• Design embedded solutions specifically using the Inductive Position Sensors portfolio; develop reference designs and application libraries to support Field Application Engineers (FAEs).

4. Software Applications (3 Months)
Focus will be on: PC-based Tools and GUIs
Activities:

• Develop PC-based Graphical User Interfaces to monitor and interface with embedded systems; work with at least one of the following languages C/C/C#/Python/JS; provide maintenance and new functionalities to existing software applications.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education: Final year or Masters student in Computer Science Automatics Electronics Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering.

Technical Skills:

• Software experience with Embedded C and/or Assembly.

• Knowledge of PC-based code development (at least one of the following languages: C C C# Python JS or ) and OOP principles.

• Basic knowledge of communication protocols (I2C SPI UART USB).

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and use lab equipment (oscilloscopes meters).

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work in a team environment with very good communication skills in English.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Microchip development tools and microcontroller families (PIC AVR Atmel).

• Experience with PCB layout CAD tools (e.g. Kicad Altium Designer).

• Knowledge of versioning systems like SVN or Git.

• Interest in 3D printing and mechanical demo assembly.

Travel Time:

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