Hardware Developer Intern (Summer/May 2027, 12 Months)

Internship List; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Geotab in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a Hardware Developer Intern to join the Hardware team. You'll work with Mechanical, Embedded, and Production colleagues to design, verify, and build hardware.

This 12-month full-time paid internship runs Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, starting in May 2027. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to learn, document, and explore new technologies while contributing to real hardware projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering degree program.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Experience soldering and hands-on electronics.
• Familiar with Altium Designer or ECAD software.
• Experience with RF test equipment.
• Scripting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hardware verification against board requirements and debug hardware issues
• Design schematics and Printed Circuit Boards in Altium
• Build and assemble (i.e. solder) Printed Circuit Assembly prototypes
• Create test plans and verify new circuit designs
• Perform testing using oscilloscopes, temperature chambers, and other lab equipment
• Writing investigation reports in a clear and readable manner
• Research new technologies
• Creating and releasing professional documentation
• Maintaining and organizing physical inventory using Databases, Product Lifecycle Management
• Optimizing and finding efficiencies with scripts and other innovative solutions

Skills

Reading schematics

Soldering & hands-on electronics

Scripting experience

Independent learner

RF test equipment

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (enrolled)

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified "Great Place to Work™." We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third‑party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Hardware Developer Intern who will be supporting the Hardware team in the design and verification of Geotab devices and/or auxiliary devices. To be successful in this role you will need to be independent, detail oriented, with a keen desire to learn more. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader - we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Hardware Developer Intern you will need to work closely with your colleagues on the Hardware team, as well as Mechanical, Embedded system, and Production teams. To be successful in this role you will need to be independent, detail oriented, with a keen desire to learn more.

The opportunity:

12-month work-term beginning May 2027.

Full-time, paid internship: Monday - Friday, 37.5hrs/week.

Your first week at Geotab begins with 'GEO Launch' - a one-week Employee Orientation. Click here to learn more!

Learn more about the Geotab Campus Program here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

How you'll make an impact:

• Hardware verification against board requirements and debug hardware issues
• Design schematics and Printed Circuit Boards in Altium
• Build and assemble (i.e. solder) Printed Circuit Assembly prototypes
• Create test plans and verify new circuit designs
• Perform testing using oscilloscopes, temperature chambers, and other lab equipment
• Writing investigation reports in a clear and readable manner
• Research new technologies
• Creating and releasing professional documentation
• Maintaining and organizing physical inventory using Databases, Product Lifecycle Management
• Optimizing and finding efficiencies with scripts and other innovative solutions

What you'll bring to the role:

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering degree program or related field
• Ability to read schematics
• Demonstrated ability to dig deep and learn without supervision
• University design team or electronics hobbyist
• Experience soldering and working hands‑on with electronics
• Experience with Altium Designer or any other ECAD software
• Database experience, or demonstrated ability to organize data
• Experience with RF test equipment.
• Scripting experience.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud‑based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work‑life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!

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