Hardware Tools and Libraries Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Hardware Tools and Libraries Intern in Sunnyvale, CA to support our hardware design environment, EDA tools, and libraries. You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools, Linux, and scripting while contributing to design workflows from concept to finish.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering, have coursework in programming, and are eager to learn about ASIC/PCB processes, Python or Tcl, and Unix shells.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Coursework in programming and scripting.
• Interest in hardware design and its environment and methodology.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with Linux is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASIC and/or PCB design processes.
• Experience with Python, Tcl, Unix Shell, or other scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop new scripts or update existing scripts that monitor the status of our design environment and servers used by hardware design teams.
• Help debug and root cause issues with CAD design tools and their environment, setup files, and server/network requirements.
• Interact with IT to resolve login and environment issues on machines and networks.
• Assist with downloading and installing complex design tools, creating setup files, and initial testing before handover to end users.
• Write scripts that run on Linux or PC to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
• Learn, document, and update scripts to improve engineering design flows.

Skills

Programming & scripting

Linux proficiency

Python/Tcl/Unix shell

ASIC/PCB knowledge

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Viewlogic

Cadence System Capture

Cadence Allegro Layout

Job description

Hardware Tools and Libraries Intern

Hardware Tools and Libraries Intern This role has been designed as 'Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Tools and Libraries Intern to help support our hardware design environment, EDA tools, and related libraries. This role is ideal for a student interested in learning about complex hardware design environments, supporting hardware design processes, setup and installation of complex CAD tools, setup and replication of their related libraries. The intern will learn about latest ASIC design tools and computer environment needed to run those tools, Schematic Capture and PCB design tools and libraries, and general computer environment that hardware engineers use daily to do their design and simulation work from concept to finish. This will be a hands-on position as a member of our hardware tools team, working in both Linux and PC environments.

Responsibilities

• Primary Focus: Hardware Tools environment
  • Develop new scripts or update existing scripts that monitor status and well‑being of our design environment and servers that are used by hardware design teams
  • Help debug and root cause issues that arise with CAD design tools and their related environment, setup files, configuration files and server/network requirements
  • Interact with IT team and identify user issues that requires IT involvement such as user login and environment issues, machine issues, network access and filer access issues between PC and remote Linux servers.
  • Help download and install complex design tools from vendor’s website to our design environment, create/update related setup files, initial test of the environment and confirming all is ok before handing it over to the end users
  • Write simple to complex scripts that run on Linux or PC (depending on the task).
  • Learn about, document, and update existing scripts that automate engineering design flow and help improve efficiency of daily tasks, or help implement better methodology
• Secondary Exposure: Schematic symbols and footprint libraries
  • Schematic symbol libraries in Viewlogic and Cadence System Capture tools
  • Footprint libraries for Cadence Allegro Layout tools
  • Assist with monitoring library replication from main central site to remote design centers in other geographies
  • Debug and fix any issues with the existing replication setups

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Coursework in programming and scripting
• Strong interest in hardware design and its related environment and methodology
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving ability
• Working knowledge of and be comfortable working in Linux environment
• Strong desire to learn and investigate new areas of interest
• Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with ASIC and/or PCB hardware design process
• Experience with Python, Tcl, Unix Shell, or other scripting languages

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world experience developing engineering automation tools
• Exposure to professional ASIC design environments
• Understanding of high-speed hardware design tools
• Mentorship from senior tools and libraries engineers
• Practical application of programming in hardware development workflows
• Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

• Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Salary

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Hourly Salary USD 35.00 - 41.00 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Equality and Inclusion

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

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