Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Palo Alto, California +1 · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Location
- Palo Alto, California
Irvine, California - Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university.
About the job
Supports an assigned ECU hardware project in design, validation, manufacturing readiness, or related lifecycle work.
What you'll do
- Support proof-of-concept, design, or validation work and debug hardware issues at board or system level.
- Document component release information and maintain design records.
- Coordinate with cross-functional 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 communication protocols, PCB/CAD/simulation tools, or product lifecycle processes.
Pay
$38 – $51 USD base salary
Tools
CAN, Ethernet, USB, I2C, SPI, FMEA, FMEDA
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