R&D Engineering Intern

Location: Fremont, CA Department: Research & Development Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time Internship (Up to 12 Weeks) Work Arrangement: On-site About AMAX AMAX is a leading provider of advanced computing and infrastructure solutions, specializing in high performance computing, AI infrastructure, GPU-accelerated systems, and enterprise server platforms. Position Overview AMAX is seeking a motivated and resourceful R&D Engineering Intern to support our R&D team with research, development, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic components and advanced computing hardware. This is a hands-on opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career professional to gain practical experience in hardware development and engineering R&D. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who takes initiative and can work independently with minimal supervision. The ability to research unfamiliar technologies, troubleshoot problems, and find solutions without relying on step-by-step instructions is essential. Key Responsibilities • Assist with development, testing, and troubleshooting of embedded systems and server hardware communication interfaces. • Analyze and debug digital signals and communication protocols, including I2C, SMBus, SPI, UART, and GPIO. • Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment to capture and interpret hardware signals. • Develop and test microcontroller-based solutions using platforms such as ESP32 or Arduino for communication monitoring and device emulation. • Write and debug firmware or Python scripts for hardware testing, automation, and protocol analysis. • Research technical documentation, investigate hardware behavior, and support system integration and validation. • Document technical findings, take ownership of assigned tasks, and communicate progress and challenges proactively. Requirements Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. • 0–2 years of relevant experience; academic projects and personal technical projects are valued. • Fundamental understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles and circuit analysis. • Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly. • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems with limited guidance. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, research, and organizational skills. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Hands-on experience with electronics, circuit design, hardware development, or laboratory testing. • Familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and bench power supplies. • Basic knowledge of PC/server hardware, motherboards, power supplies, CPUs, and GPUs. • Exposure to PCB design tools such as Altium or KiCad. • Experience with soldering, prototyping, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or embedded systems. • Basic programming or scripting experience in Python or C/C++. Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is: • Self-directed: Able to understand an assignment and work toward a solution independently. • A quick learner: Comfortable picking up unfamiliar technologies and concepts. • Resourceful: Proactive in researching problems and finding answers. • Hands-on: Enjoys experimenting, building, testing, and troubleshooting hardware. • Accountable: Takes ownership of assignments and communicates progress and roadblocks proactively. Internship Details This is a temporary, full-time, on-site internship based in Fremont, California, with a duration of up to 12 weeks. The opportunity is intended for recent graduates or early-career engineering professionals seeking practical experience in hardware development and R&D.