Electrical Hardware & Test Automation Engineering Intern (Python & PCB Design)

Keysight Technologies; Delft; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Delft, Netherlands is offering a Hardware & Test Development Internship focused on hardware design, test automation, and PXI card testing. You will contribute to developing a complete testing environment for analog PXI cards, including hardware breakout boards, lab equipment integration, and Python-driven automation.

The role provides hands-on experience in hardware development, test automation, and collaboration with senior engineers, ideal for students pursuing

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience designing printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) using Altium Designer or Mentor Graphics.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands.
• University/educational institution must provide academic credit for the internship.
• Availability to work on-site in Delft, Netherlands.
• Availability for a minimum internship duration of three months.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing a hardware breakout board interfacing with PXI cards and providing power connections.
• Supporting the development of a test setup that integrates the PXI card with lab equipment like power supplies, AWGs, and oscilloscopes.
• Developing Python scripts to automate functional testing of PXI cards.
• Controlling external test equipment through software to execute and monitor test procedures.
• Collecting, processing, and documenting test results through automatically generated reports.
• Performing testing and validation activities to verify hardware functionality and performance.
• Collaborating with experienced engineers while gaining practical experience in hardware development and test automation.

Skills

Python programming

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

We are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering student to join our team in Delft, Netherlands, as a Hardware & Test Development Intern. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hardware design, test system development, and test automation while working with industry-leading measurement technologies.

As part of the team, you will contribute to the development of a testing solution for analog PXI cards, combining hardware development, laboratory testing, and Python-based automation.

Responsibilities

During this internship, you will work on the development of a complete testing environment for analog PXI cards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing a hardware breakout board capable of interfacing with PXI cards and providing the necessary power connections.
• Supporting the development of a test setup that integrates the PXI card and breakout board with laboratory equipment, including power supplies, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), and oscilloscopes.
• Developing Python scripts to automate functional testing of PXI cards.
• Controlling external test equipment through software to execute and monitor test procedures.
• Collecting, processing, and documenting test results through automatically generated test reports.
• Performing testing and validation activities to verify hardware functionality and performance.
• Collaborating with experienced engineers while gaining practical experience in both hardware development and test automation.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience designing printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) using Altium Designer or Mentor Graphics.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands.
• Your university or educational institution must provide academic credit for the internship.
• Availability to work on-site in Delft, Netherlands.
• Availability for a minimum internship duration of three months.

Preferred

• Experience with hardware testing and validation activities.
• Interest in electronic hardware development and automated test systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

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