Intern - SSD Hardware Engineering

Micron Technology; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking an SSD Hardware Engineering Intern in Longmont, Colorado. The role offers hands-on experience in 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 challenging storage problems.

This internship emphasizes automation, AI-assisted workflows, and data-driven validation, with opportunities to prototype, test, analyze results, and

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in hardware design, electronics, embedded systems, or related fields.
• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of circuit analysis, digital electronics, PCB design fundamentals, and components.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet or similar).
• Understanding of SI/PI, transmission lines, or high-speed design concepts.
• Experience building circuits or PCB design tools via coursework, projects, or internships.
• Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, meters, spectrum analyzers).
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to use AI-enabled tools for productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support design, validation, characterization, and debug of SSD hardware platforms.
• Assist with schematic reviews, PCB design, board bring-up, measurements, and lab testing.
• Collect, analyze, and document validation results for quality and performance.
• Support SI/PI analysis through simulation, measurement, and correlation.
• Develop automation tools, scripts, dashboards, and AI-assisted workflows to improve productivity.

Skills

0-2 years exp

PCB design

SI/PI concepts

Lab/test equipment

Python

AI-enabled tooling

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Computer Eng

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

PCB design tools

HyperLynx

ADS

Sigrity

Python

MATLAB

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.

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.

• We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.
• Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.
• For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.

US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)