Intern - SSD Hardware Engineering

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Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
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.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$50.24 - $50.24 an hour
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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