Embedded Design Intern: Build Electro-Mechanical Prototypes

Teradyne; Pilot Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Teradyne's Nextest Division is seeking an Embedded Design Intern for Fall 2026 in San Jose, CA. You will collaborate with lead engineers on electro-mechanical development, including PCB design and embedded controller work, while gaining hands-on experience in design, analysis, and prototyping of complex systems.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to power distribution, monitoring, and control projects, and you will develop leadership and teamwork skills in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Senior level Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering student (minimum) or equivalent.
• Familiar with schematic capture.
• Robotics design and assembly.
• Microcontroller programming, example Arduino or eq.
• 3D printing.
• Team leadership skills and experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (machining, sheet metal forming, injection molding, etc.).
• Safe working knowledge of AC power and wiring.
• Experience with electronics and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead engineers in concept, design, analysis, documentation, and prototype assembly of electro-mechanical systems, tooling and fixtures.
• Coordinate PCB design and embedded controller programming with mechanical integration.
• Support electrical/mechanical design across power distribution, monitoring, and controls projects.

Skills

Schematic capture

Robotics design

Microcontroller programming

Arduino

3D printing

Team leadership

Manufacturing techniques

AC power and wiring

Electronics and control systems

Education

Senior level CS/EE/ME student

Tools

PCB design

CAD

Job description

Teradyne's Nextest Division is seeking an Embedded Design Intern for Fall 2026 in San Jose, CA. You will collaborate with lead engineers on electro-mechanical development, including PCB design and embedded controller work, while gaining hands-on experience in design, analysis, and prototyping of complex systems.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to power distribution, monitoring, and control projects, and you will develop leadership and teamwork skills in a collaborative