ThinkPad Beta Support Intern - Spring 2027

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Quality Engineering intern to join the beta testing for ThinkPad hardware and software. You will work with the Beta Program Manager to identify issues, troubleshoot, and support users testing new devices.

This hands-on internship is ideal for a student with PC repair or IT help desk experience, expanding knowledge of PC hardware, Windows, and drivers while collaborating with a global engineering team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree with sophomore standing or higher.
• Familiarity with the Windows operating system.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot common PC hardware and software issues.
• Clear communication and ability to work with users and engineering teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Test beta systems, identify hardware and software issues, and document findings.
• Investigate PC problems, prioritize defects, and provide clear steps to reproduce issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to reproduce problems and support debugging.
• Verify fixes with testing teams and confirm issue resolution.
• Support beta participants in troubleshooting and communicating feedback to the team.
• Maintain organized records of testing activities, reported issues, and follow-up actions.

Skills

Windows knowledge

PC troubleshooting

Communication

Organization & initiative

PowerPoint/Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

General Information

Req # WD00106789

Career area: Hardware Engineering

Country/Region: United States of America

State: North Carolina

City: Morrisville

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026

Working time: Full-time

Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Why Work at Lenovo

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Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

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Description and Requirements

Role Overview

Join Lenovo's Quality Engineering team and support beta testing for next-generation ThinkPads. Working alongside the Beta Program Manager, you will help identify PC issues, troubleshoot problems, and support users testing new devices.

This hands-on, lab-based internship is ideal for a student with PC troubleshooting experience gained through an IT help desk, computer repair center, campus technology support, or personal PC-building projects. You will deepen your understanding of PC hardware, system components, Windows, and drivers while collaborating with a global engineering team.

What You'll Do

• PC Testing: Review beta systems, identify hardware and software issues, and document findings.
• Troubleshooting & Defect Reporting: Investigate PC problems, help prioritize defects, and record clear steps to reproduce issues.
• Engineering Collaboration: Work with engineering teams to reproduce problems and support debugging.
• Solution Verification: Partner with testing teams to verify fixes and confirm that issues have been resolved.
• End-User Support: Help beta participants troubleshoot technical issues and communicate their feedback to the team.
• Test Organization: Maintain organized records of testing activities, reported issues, and follow-up actions.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree and at sophomore standing or higher.
• Windows Knowledge: Familiarity with the Windows operating system.
• PC Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and troubleshoot common PC hardware and software issues.
• Communication: Ability to explain technical issues clearly and work effectively with users and engineering teams.
• Organization & Initiative: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a PC repair center, IT help desk, campus technology support, or similar technical support setting.
• Professional or hobbyist experience assembling, repairing, or upgrading PCs.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting Windows drivers, peripherals, and PC components.

- Proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations

* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

* United States of America

* United States of America - North Carolina

* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville