Student Intern, Hardware Design

Celestica Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off to Volunteer

Development programs and mentorship

Networking events

Intern social activities

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. in Austin, TX is offering a Student Intern, Hardware Design role to gain hands-on experience with essential lab equipment and AI server hardware. The internship emphasizes practical, end-to-end exposure to hardware development within a global technology leader.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in EE/CE programs, with Python scripting knowledge and a willingness to learn new tools. This internship provides mentorship, development programs, and networking opportunities in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree program.
• Hands-on school projects involving developing and/or programming hardware.
• Good working knowledge of scripting languages, particularly Python.
• Experience using AI tools for code generation and optimization is a major plus.
• Solid understanding of basic circuit theory and the ability to read schematics.
• Ability to rapidly learn new hardware testing tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong time management and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Lab Work: operate electrical test equipment and master hardware debugging for AI servers.
• Test & Verification: assist with test execution, data analysis, and documentation of results.
• Automation Design: help define test requirements and design automation frameworks.
• Full Lifecycle Exposure: understand end-to-end product development for data center AI/ML servers.

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Scripting languages

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Logic analyzers

Job description

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Student Intern, Hardware Design

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Austin, TX, US

As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage.These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.

Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands‑on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience.

Benefits for Students Include:

Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies

Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship

Possibility of a full‑time position after completion of degree

Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects

Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year

Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking

Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian‑based global company

Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things

Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology

Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer

Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship

Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.

Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities

The Opportunity

• Hands‑On Lab Work: Gain practical experience operating essential electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and logic analyzers while mastering the hardware debugging process for AI servers.
• Test & Verification: Assist with hardware test execution, test script creation, data analysis, visualization, and documentation of test results.
• Automation Design: Learn test requirement definition and help design hardware test automation frameworks and solutions.
• Full Lifecycle Exposure: Understand the end‑to‑end product development cycle for high‑performance data center AI/ML server architecture.

We are looking for passionate, eager‑to‑learn students ready to apply their academic foundation to real‑world challenges.

• Education: Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree program.
• Project & Lab Experience: Completion of relevant EE courses with practical lab work. We are highly interested in candidates who have tackled hands‑on school projects involving developing and/or programming hardware.
• Programming & AI: Good working knowledge of scripting languages, particularly Python. Experience using AI tools for code generation and optimization is a major plus.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic circuit theory and the ability to read and understand engineering schematics.
• Tools: The ability to rapidly learn new hardware testing tools.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strong time management, cross‑functional collaboration, and communication skills. Ability to manage ambiguity.

Value to You

We are as committed to delivering the best employee experience as we are to our customers. Our internship program is designed to build your skills, network, and career trajectory.

• Career Advancement: Access to soft‑skills courses, innovation projects, and mentorship. There is also the potential for a full‑time position upon graduation.
• Global Networking: Build professional relationships across a massive global company, enabled by collaborative technology and our thriving Austin team.
• Community Impact: Two paid days off per year to volunteer and give back to your community through Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program.
• Vibrant Culture: Participate in fun intern activities, social events, charitable initiatives, Spirit Week, and internal recognition programs for stellar performance.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office with exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data
• Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc).
• Basic manufacturing system knowledge.

The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.

The hourly wage is determined by the years of study completed and is non‑negotiable as per company policy.

Hourly Wage: $24-30 USD/hour

Start Date: May 2027

Location: Austin, TX

Experience: No Formal Experience Required.

Education: Currently enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree program.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high‑growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high‑reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high‑performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI‑driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast‑changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Nearest Major Market: Austin
Job Segment: Data Center, Cloud, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Electrical Engineering, Technology, Operations, Engineering