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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- 0-2 years of relevant experience; academic 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
- 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++
What We Do
We are an IT infrastructure design company delivering solutions by transforming IT components into specialized products through intelligent engineering design. Our quality-first approach is at the core of AMAX’s solution development process that spans across concept ideation, material management, validation, manufacturing, deployment, and service. We provide advanced computing solutions through focused business models of OEM, AMAX-designed and branded workstations, servers, rack solutions, and professional services. AMAX brings a high-touch, high-value approach to engaging with our customers to deliver optimized computing solutions. From new product introductions (NPI) to full-scale production and after-market services, our blending of people, processes, and technology across North America, Europe, and Asia enables our customers to move product personalization and manufacturing closer to the edge of business consumption.
