Engineering Summer Intern (12-week Internship) Hardware Design and Validation

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Job Description:

Microchip Technology is a leading provider of smart connected and secure embedded control solutions. Our products are at the heart of millions of consumer industrial automotive and aerospace applications worldwide. At Microchip we are dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement and we are looking for a passionate and motivated Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Tekron a Microchip Technology Incorporated company is a leading developer of precision GPS/GNSS clocks and time synchronisation solutions used in critical infrastructure around the world. Our products support applications across national power grids telecommunications networks enterprise systems and other advanced network environments in more than 80 countries.

As part of Microchips Frequency and Timing Division the Tekron team works within a global engineering environment focused on developing the next generation of precision timing technologies.

The Project - Hardware Design and Validation
Location: Petone Wellington

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable intern to join our engineering team and contribute to the development of hardware designs for integration into our products.

This project focuses on designing the circuitry and PCB required to incorporate into our Next Generation products. you will be instrumental in designing developing and maintaining our cutting-edge hardware products. You will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams including international colleagues to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance quality and reliability.

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in electronic hardware development PCB design RF systems and product integration within a real-world engineering environment. The resulting designs will be used in our next generation products.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of electronic circuitry and PCB layouts
• Perform hardware testing validation and troubleshooting
• Document design processes testing activities and technical findings
• Collaborate with engineering teams throughout the development process

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience with electronic circuit design
• Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to investigate technical problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to design and testing
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently studying electronics engineering electrical engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with PCB design tools or embedded systems is an advantage
• Interest in RF systems telecommunications or positioning technologies is desirable

Eligibility

• Be studying or have recently completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• Be studying science technology engineering design business or a related field at a New Zealand tertiary education institution
• Be legally permitted to work in New Zealand

What We Offer

• Paid 12-week summer internship from November 2026 to February 2027
• Dedicated mentor and support from experienced engineering teams
• Hands-on experience with real product development and validation work
• Exposure to advanced precision timing GNSS embedded RF and automation technologies
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

If you are ready to build practical engineering experience and contribute to innovative technology projects we would love to hear from you.

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