2026 Intern - System Hardware Engineer

NXP is seeking a 2026 Intern - System Hardware Engineer for a part-time, long-term internship (at least 6 months) in Shanghai or Suzhou. The role involves compliance testing, electrical specification testing of high-speed circuits (Ethernet, HDMI, USB, SATA, DDR, PCIE, LVDS), writing test reports, and providing logistical support for development platforms. Responsibilities also include designing add-on boards and assisting with platform updates, board rework, test, and re-deployment. Candidates should have a major in Electrical Engineering and be familiar with diagnostic equipment and board-level debugging.

Must Have

• Perform compliance tests (Power subsystem, signal integrity, environmental, mechanical, reliability, safety)
• Perform electrical specification tests of high-speed circuits (Ethernet, HDMI, USB, SATA, DDR, PCIE, LVDS)
• Write and publish complete and accurate test reports
• Provide logistical support on deployed development platforms and reference designs (electronic components sourcing, SMT follow up, board test)
• Design add-on and supplementary boards for development platforms
• Assist the Hardware team with platform updates, including driving and coordinating activities for board rework, test, and re-deployment
• Work 3 days/week and long-term internship (at least 6 months)
• Major in Electrical Engineer or related disciplines
• Familiar or willing to learn diagnostic equipment such as Multimeter, Oscilloscope
• Familiar or willing to learn basic boards rework and solder skill
• Familiar or willing to learn board-level debugs
• Familiar or willing to learn Cadence Orcad and Allegro knowledge
• Familiar or willing to learn Signal Integrity and Power Integrity knowledge

Good to Have

• Software background with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Working knowledge of programming and scripting languages (C, Python)
• System knowledge in SOC, tablet, Automotive, Set-Top-Box and Digital TV platforms

Perks & Benefits

• Online and offline learning opportunities to develop core and professional skills
• Commitment to sustainability
• Inclusive work environment with programs focused on diversity, inclusion and equality

Responsibilities:

• Compliance test, Power subsystem, signal integrity, environmental, mechanical and reliability tests, safety compliance, etc.
• Perform electrical specification test of high speed circuit such as Ethernet/HDMI/USB/SATA/DDR/PCIE/LVDS
• Write and publish test reports that are complete and accurate to meet the requirements of validation plans
• Providing logistical support on deployed development platforms and reference designs. Such as electronic components sourcing, SMT follow up and board test
• Designing add-on and supplementary boards for development platforms
• Assisting the Hardware team with platform updates, which include driving and coordinating activities for board rework, test, and re-deployment

Requirements:

• Work 3 days/week and long-term internship (at least 6 months)
• Major in Electrical Engineer or related disciplines.
• Strong initiative and learning willingness.
• Familiar or willing to learn diagnostic equipment such as Multimeter, Oscilloscope, etc.
• Software background with Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as some working knowledge of programming and scripting languages (for example, C, Python and others) would be an added advantage
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills
• Familiar or willing to learn basic boards rework and solder skill.
• Familiar or willing to learn board-level debugs.
• Familiar or willing to learn Cadence Orcad and Allegro knowledge.
• Familiar or willing to learn Signal Integrity and Power Integrity knowledge.
• System knowledge in SOC, tablet, Automotive, Set-Top-Box and Digital TV platforms would be an added advantage

Career Development Opportunities

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