Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern (January - August 2027)
Irvine, California +1 · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Location
- Irvine, California
Palo Alto, California - Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university.
About the job
Supports a hardware project in the electronic control unit lifecycle, which may involve design, validation, reliability, functional safety, supplier, or manufacturing readiness work.
What you'll do
- Support proof-of-concept, design, or validation work and troubleshoot hardware at board or system level.
- Document component release information and maintain design records.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams and communicate progress and findings.
What they ask for
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university.
- Proficient in electrical engineering fundamentals.
Nice to have
- Pursuing a related engineering degree and intending to return to school after the internship; understanding of electronics, packaging, and hardware design.
- Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, USB, I2C, or SPI; coursework or project experience with PCB design tools, CAD tools, or simulation software; familiarity with product lifecycle management and component release processes.
Pay
$38 – $51 per hour (base salary)
Tools
CAN, Ethernet, USB, I2C, SPI
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