Electrical Hardware & Test Automation Engineering Intern (Python & PCB Design)

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We are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering student to join our team in Delft, Netherlands, as a Hardware & Test Development Intern. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hardware design, test system development, and test automation while working with industry-leading measurement technologies.

As part of the team, you will contribute to the development of a testing solution for analog PXI cards, combining hardware development, laboratory testing, and Python-based automation.

Responsibilities

During this internship, you will work on the development of a complete testing environment for analog PXI cards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing a hardware breakout board capable of interfacing with PXI cards and providing the necessary power connections.
• Supporting the development of a test setup that integrates the PXI card and breakout board with laboratory equipment, including power supplies, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), and oscilloscopes.
• Developing Python scripts to automate functional testing of PXI cards.
• Controlling external test equipment through software to execute and monitor test procedures.
• Collecting, processing, and documenting test results through automatically generated test reports.
• Performing testing and validation activities to verify hardware functionality and performance.
• Collaborating with experienced engineers while gaining practical experience in both hardware development and test automation.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience designing printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) using Altium Designer or Mentor Graphics.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands.
• Your university or educational institution must provide academic credit for the internship.
• Availability to work on-site in Delft, Netherlands.
• Availability for a minimum internship duration of three months.

Preferred

• Experience with hardware testing and validation activities.
• Interest in electronic hardware development and automated test systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

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During this internship, you will work on the development of a complete testing environment for analog PXI cards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing a hardware breakout board capable of interfacing with PXI cards and providing the necessary power connections.
• Supporting the development of a test setup that integrates the PXI card and breakout board with laboratory equipment, including power supplies, arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), and oscilloscopes.
• Developing Python scripts to automate functional testing of PXI cards.
• Controlling external test equipment through software to execute and monitor test procedures.
• Collecting, processing, and documenting test results through automatically generated test reports.
• Performing testing and validation activities to verify hardware functionality and performance.
• Collaborating with experienced engineers while gaining practical experience in both hardware development and test automation.

Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience designing printed circuit assemblies (PCAs) using Altium Designer or Mentor Graphics.
• Eligibility to work in the Netherlands.
• Your university or educational institution must provide academic credit for the internship.
• Availability to work on-site in Delft, Netherlands.
• Availability for a minimum internship duration of three months.

Preferred

• Experience with hardware testing and validation activities.
• Interest in electronic hardware development and automated test systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***