Intern - SSD Hardware Engineering

Micron; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology in Colorado is seeking an SSD Hardware Engineering Intern to support design, validation, and debug of next-generation SSD products across hardware, firmware, and validation teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with high-speed hardware design, PCB development, signal integrity, and board bring-up while collaborating with multi-functional teams to deliver industry-leading storage solutions.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, academic projects, laboratory work, or engineering experience in hardware design, electronics, embedded systems, storage systems, or related technical fields.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis, digital electronics, PCB design fundamentals, and electronic components.
• Familiarity with high‑speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, transmission lines, or high‑speed digital design concepts.
• Experience with building electronic circuits or PCB design tools through coursework, academic projects, research, or internships.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, or similar test equipment.
• Strong analytical, solving, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI‑enabled tools and technologies to improve productivity, technical analysis, documentation, and engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, validation, characterization, and debug of SSD hardware platforms and subsystems.
• Assist with schematic reviews, PCB design activities, board bring‑up, electrical measurements, and laboratory‑based hardware testing.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and documentation of validation results to support product quality and performance objectives.
• Support signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and system‑level analysis through simulation, measurement, and correlation activities.
• Develop automation tools, scripts, dashboards, and AI‑assisted workflows that improve engineering productivity, validation efficiency, and technical decision‑making.

Skills

Hardware design

Embedded systems

Storage systems

Digital electronics

Signal integrity

Power integrity

PCB design

High-speed interfaces

Python automation

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Python

MATLAB

Tcl

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. The SSD Hardware Engineering team develops next-generation storage solutions that power data centers, AI infrastructure, client computing, and intelligent edge applications. Working across hardware, firmware, validation, manufacturing, and system engineering fields, the team delivers high-performance, reliable SSD products while using advanced design methodologies, automation, and AI-enabled engineering tools.

As an SSD Hardware Engineering Intern, you will support the design, validation, characterization, and debug of next-generation SSD products. You will gain hands‑on experience with high-speed hardware design, PCB development, signal integrity, power integrity, board bring‑up, and hardware validation while collaborating with multi‑functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver industry‑leading storage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, validation, characterization, and debug of SSD hardware platforms and subsystems.
• Assist with schematic reviews, PCB design activities, board bring‑up, electrical measurements, and laboratory‑based hardware testing.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and documentation of validation results to support product quality and performance objectives.
• Support signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and system‑level analysis through simulation, measurement, and correlation activities.
• Develop automation tools, scripts, dashboards, and AI‑assisted workflows that improve engineering productivity, validation efficiency, and technical decision‑making.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, academic projects, laboratory work, or engineering experience in hardware design, electronics, embedded systems, storage systems, or related technical fields.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis, digital electronics, PCB design fundamentals, and electronic components.
• Familiarity with high‑speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, transmission lines, or high‑speed digital design concepts.
• Experience with building electronic circuits or PCB design tools through coursework, academic projects, research, or internships.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, or similar test equipment.
• Strong analytical, solving, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI‑enabled tools and technologies to improve productivity, technical analysis, documentation, and engineering workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework, research, or project experience involving high‑speed digital design, hardware validation, or board‑level development.
• Knowledge of SSD architecture, NAND flash memory, storage systems, embedded systems, or data center technologies.
• Experience with board‑level debugging, failure analysis, and root‑cause investigation.
• Familiarity with SI/PI simulation and analysis tools such as HyperLynx, ADS, Sigrity, HFSS, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, Tcl, or similar languages for automation, testing, and data analysis.
• Experience applying AI‑assisted engineering tools, workflow automation, or data‑driven analysis techniques.
• Previous internship, research, or project experience related to hardware development, validation, or electronic system design.

Salary & Benefits

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $50.24 - $50.24 an hour Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.
• benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.