PCB Layout Automation Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a motivated PCB Layout Automation Intern to support automation and tool development within our networking hardware engineering team. The role blends hardware design with programming, using Cadence Allegro PCB Designer and SKILL to improve workflows.

You will work with senior PCB engineers on high-speed layouts for switches and routers, gaining hands-on experience developing automation utilities and reusable tools.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework in programming (data structures, scripting, or software fundamentals).
• Strong interest in combining software development with hardware design; analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing SKILL-based automation utilities.
• Modify and enhance existing SKILL scripts for differential pair validation, length matching reports, constraint audits, and design rule automation.
• Create simple custom Allegro forms (GUI elements) using SKILL.
• Develop reporting tools for layout metrics and quality checks.
• Document scripting workflows and best practices.
• Support integration of Allegro automation with external scripts (Python or batch tools).
• Assist with basic routing and placement tasks.
• Run design rule checks (DRC) and analyze results.
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Observe high-speed routing methodologies for Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR interfaces.
• Gain exposure to stack-up design and impedance control principles.

Skills

SKILL exposure

Cadence Allegro

Python scripting

Tcl scripting

Networking interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Cadence Allegro PCB Designer

Job description

Job Title

PCB Layout Automation Intern

Workplace and Location

Onsite – expected to work from an HPE office.

Company Overview

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 PCB Layout Automation Intern to support automation and tool development efforts within our networking hardware engineering team. This role is ideal for a student interested in combining hardware design with programming. The intern will gain hands‑on experience developing automation tools using Cadence Allegro PCB Designer and the SKILL, while supporting high-speed PCB layout projects for networking platforms such as switches and routers. You will work closely with senior PCB engineers to improve workflow efficiency, create reusable tools, and help standardize layout processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing SKILL‑based automation utilities
• Modify and enhance existing SKILL scripts for:
  • Differential pair validation
  • Length matching reports
  • Constraint audits
  • Design rule automation
• Create simple custom Allegro forms (GUI elements) using SKILL
• Develop reporting tools for layout metrics and quality checks
• Document scripting workflows and best practices
• Support integration of Allegro automation with external scripts (Python or batch tools)
• Assist with basic routing and placement tasks
• Run design rule checks (DRC) and analyze results
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Observe high-speed routing methodologies for Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR interfaces
• Gain exposure to stack-up design and impedance control principles

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Coursework in programming (data structures, scripting, or software fundamentals)
• Strong interest in combining software development with hardware design
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability

Knowledge & Skills

• Exposure to SKILL
• Familiarity with Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
• Experience with Python, Tcl, or other scripting languagesParticipation in robotics, FPGA, PCB, or hardware-related student projects
• Interest in high-speed networking systems

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience developing engineering automation tools
• Exposure to professional PCB design environments
• Understanding of high-speed networking hardware platforms
• Mentorship from senior layout and SI engineers
• Practical application of programming in hardware development workflows

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Curious about how tools work under the hood
• Enjoys building utilities that improve team productivity
• Detail-oriented and methodical
• Comfortable debugging both code and engineering workflows

Compensation

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

HPE provides equal employment opportunity to any employee or applicant without regard to sex, gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, uniformed service status, familial status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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.

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Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities.

Job Details

Job: Administration Job Level: N/A

Benefits link

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