Signal Integrity Intern

Job Title

Signal Integrity Intern

Role Summary

Undergraduate intern within Platform Design Engineering supporting Intel's Data Center Group (DCG). Contribute to design, evaluation, and optimization of board-level and platform hardware to meet performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.

Work involves hands-on design, thermal/mechanical analysis, scripting for data analysis, lab bring-up and validation in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship for current undergraduate students. Candidate must have at least one academic year remaining and approximately 6+ months of hands-on experience from internships, academic projects, or coursework.

Responsibilities

Typical tasks and deliverables for the internship:

• Assist in component selection, PCB layout review, and board design activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize hardware for performance and manufacturability.
• Perform thermal and mechanical analyses (e.g., CFD) to support design improvements.
• Write scripts in Python and MATLAB to analyze data and support design decisions.
• Support board bring-up, debugging, and validation to confirm platform integration.
• Apply electrical, thermal, and mechanical principles to system-level interactions.
• Participate in team projects and learning activities to build technical skills.

Requirements

Must-have skills and conditions for initial consideration:

• Approximately 6+ months of hands-on technical experience via internships, academic projects, or coursework.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical circuits and basic design principles.
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for scripting and data analysis.
• Familiarity with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters) and reading electronic component datasheets.
• Intermediate English communication skills.
• Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico; this role is not eligible for visa or immigration sponsorship.
• Willingness to work on-site in Guadalajara and to provide required Mexican personal identification (NSS, RFC, CURP) if hired.

Nice-to-have / preferred:

• Knowledge of platform/PC component architecture and platform-level interactions.
• Experience with MATLAB for data post-processing and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with AI prompts and eagerness to work on cross-functional projects.

Education Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with at least one academic year remaining. Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant field (listed as a plus). Requirements may be satisfied by a combination of coursework, internships, projects, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.