San Jose, North Carolina, United States of America
Internship
2 hours ago
$44,000 - $185,000 USD
Visa Sponsor
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Join our Creative Hardware Engineering team and make a tangible impact across the full product development cycle
from foundational circuit design to large system integration
Shape the product lifecycle by managing multiple priorities and advancing both immediate and long-term hardware goals
Build and sustain strong relationships with cross-functional teams while collaborating on ASIC Design and Verification for reliable, high-performance products
Drive innovation in System/Board Design, leveraging excellent communication skills to align and deliver robust hardware solutions
Apply your collaborative spirit and technical expertise to optimize Circuit Board Layout for efficiency, manufacturability, and quality
Champion Hardware Automation initiatives, working across business groups to streamline development and testing processes
Lead Validation and Test activities by fostering positive team dynamics and ensuring product excellence
Enhance Signal Integrity, coordinating with extended teams to achieve optimal speed and data fidelity in complex systems
Advance Power Design strategies, contributing to energy-efficient and sustainable hardware solutions as a trusted team player
Requirements
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles, including experience with hardware design and tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software
Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving abilities
Able to commit to a 6-month co-op program
Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship
Benefits
medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
flexible vacation time off program, with no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer