Florence Lab Intern: AI Processor Board Development

Axelera; Florence (FL); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Extensive insurances

Option to get company shares

Job summary

Axelera AI is seeking a motivated 6-month Intern Lab Technician to join our hardware team, supporting the development of AIPU boards. You will perform electrical measurements, help set up test benches, and assist with ancillary board design while keeping the lab organized.

This on-site role at our Florence office offers hands-on experience in a real R&D environment, working with engineers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma (ITS or Perito Elettronico/Elettrotecnico) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with basic electrical/electronic measurement principles and lab instrumentation.
• Exposure to schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium Designer and/or KiCad).
• Basic understanding of digital/analog electronics.
• Familiar with Linux OS and scripting languages.
• Good analytical skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Electrical measurements: Perform voltage, current, power, signal integrity, and timing measurements on AIPU boards and related hardware using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, DAQ systems, etc.)
• Test bench definition and setup: Support the design, assembly, and configuration of test benches for board bring-up and validation activities
• Board performance characterization: Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing performance data to validate board behavior against specifications
• Ancillary card schematic entry and layout: Contribute to the design of small ancillary/support boards, including schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium Designer / KiCad)
• Lab management: Help maintain lab equipment, ensure calibration schedules are respected, and keep the workspace organized and safe
• Inventory tracking: Track components, boards, and equipment inventory, keeping records up to date and flagging reorder needs

Skills

Electrical measurements

Schematic capture

PCB layout tools

Digital/analog electronics

Linux scripting

English communication

Education

Technical diploma ITS/Perito Elettronico/Elettrotecnico

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Job description

Axelera AI is seeking a motivated 6-month Intern Lab Technician to join our hardware team, supporting the development of AIPU boards. You will perform electrical measurements, help set up test benches, and assist with ancillary board design while keeping the lab organized.

This on-site role at our Florence office offers hands-on experience in a real R&D environment, working with engineers across disciplines.