PCB Layout Automation Intern

## PCB Layout Automation Intern Apply:
Sunnyvale, California, United States of America:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
1214127

PCB Layout Automation Intern This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
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* Who We Are:

** Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
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* Job Description:

**** Position Overview
** We are seeking a highly motivated
** PCB Layout Automation Intern
** to support automation and tool development efforts within our networking hardware engineering team.

This role is ideal for a student interested in combining hardware design with programming. The intern will gain hands-on experience developing automation tools using
** Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
** and the
** SKILL**, while supporting high-speed PCB layout projects for networking platforms such as switches and routers.

You will work closely with senior PCB engineers to improve workflow efficiency, create reusable tools, and help standardize layout processes.
*** Responsibilities:**
* ** Primary Focus:
Automation & Tool Development
*** Assist in developing and testing SKILL-based automation utilities
* Modify and enhance existing SKILL scripts for:  + Differential pair validation  + Length matching reports  + Constraint audits  + Design rule automation
* Create simple custom Allegro forms (GUI elements) using SKILL
* Develop reporting tools for layout metrics and quality checks
* Document scripting workflows and best practices
* Support integration of Allegro automation with external scripts (Python or batch tools)
** Secondary Exposure: PCB Layout Support
*** Assist with basic routing and placement tasks
* Run design rule checks (DRC) and analyze results
* Support engineering change orders (ECOs)
* Observe high-speed routing methodologies for Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR interfaces
* Gain exposure to stack-up design and impedance control principles
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* Education & Experience:

**** Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
* Coursework in programming (data structures, scripting, or software fundamentals)
* Strong interest in combining software development with hardware design
* Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
*** Knowledge &

Skills:

**** Exposure to
** SKILL
* ** Familiarity with
** Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
*** Experience with Python, Tcl, or other scripting languages
* Participation in robotics, FPGA, PCB, or hardware-related student projects
* Interest in high-speed networking systems
** What You’ll Gain
*** Real-world experience developing engineering automation tools
* Exposure to professional PCB design environments
* Understanding of high-speed networking hardware platforms
* Mentorship from senior layout and SI engineers
* Practical application of programming in hardware development workflows
** Ideal Candidate Traits
*** Curious about how tools work under the hood
* Enjoys building utilities that improve team productivity
* Detail-oriented and methodical
* Comfortable debugging both code and engineering workflows
** Accessibility
* * HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and…