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Hardware Test Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Enervexa PowerLabs Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

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Salary: $22 - $32 / hour

Posted Feb 4, 2026Apply by Aug 3, 2026

Role & seniority

  • Internship role (Test intern) in quality assurance for hardware and firmware

Stack/tools

Programming: C++, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, LabVIEW

Hardware: circuit theory, microprocessors, digital/analog, CPLDs/FPGAs; experience with power electronics or motors

  • Design capture and CAD tools; 3D modeling; ERP/SAP/Creoparametric; Matlab

  • Industrial automation: PLCs, drives programming

  • Methodologies: Agile

Top 3 responsibilities

Hardware Test track: develop test requirements, execute hardware verification tests (board-level, EMC validation, UL/IECEX/ATEX, Functional Safety IEC 61508), analyze/troubleshoot prototypes; contribute to design docs and test reports

Firmware Test track: design/develop automated test scripts, document and execute verification procedures (manual/automated), create test reports; assist lab audits and test firmware/hardware platform builds

  • Support lab activities, build/commission test platforms, and contribute to test process improvements

Must-have skills

  • Pursuing bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

  • Basic programming ability (one or more: C++, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, LabVIEW)

  • Basic circuit theory knowledge; familiarity with microprocessors, digital/analog, programmable devices (CPLDs/FPGA)

  • Experience with power electronics or motors; industrial automation environments; PLC/drives programming

  • Ability to read schematics; familiarity with CAD, 3D modeling, ERP/SAP tools; A

Full Description

Job Description

  • Our Test interns work with a team of engineers and industry professionals to develop and test hardware and firmware to optimize industrial operations. You will have the opportunity to be a significant contributor, while getting comprehensive exposure to the business structure of the company and how we are helping our customers bring the Connected Enterprise to life.

Our test roles fall into 2 categories

Hardware Test: Develop test requirements and execute hardware verification test plans for board level functional testing, EMC validation, Certification Agency compliance (UL, ATEX, IECEX), and Functional Safety (IEC 61508). Perform programming, analysis, and troubleshooting of electronic hardware prototypes. Contribute to associated product design documentation and test reports.

Firmware Test: if you like pushing products to their limits to meet the rigid standards of industrial components, you will be interested in these activities, which include: design and development of scripts for automating test procedures, documenting of test procedures, execution of test procedures for verification of product functionality (manual/automated), creation of test reports, assistance with lab audit/improvement activities, assist with build and commissioning of test firmware and hardware platforms.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited college or university.
  • Basic programming (C++, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript, LabVIEW).
  • Basic knowledge of circuit theory and operation, including microprocessors, digital logic devices, analog and/or DC-power conversion, programmable devices (CPLDs, FPGAs).
  • Experience with Power Electronics or motors.
  • Experience with design capture tools.
  • Be able to work with schematic drawings.
  • Familiarity with tools such as CAD, Creoparametic, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), 3D Modeling, SAP, Matlab.
  • Experience with industrial automation environments including PLC or drives programming.
  • Experience using Agile methodology.

Compensation

  • The compensation for this role is $22-32 hourly.

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Seniority level Internship Employment type Internship Job function Quality Assurance Industries Energy Technology

Hardware TestFirmware TestBoard Level Functional TestingEMC ValidationCertification Agency ComplianceFunctional SafetyElectronic Hardware PrototypesProgrammingAnalysisTroubleshootingTest Requirements DevelopmentTest Plan ExecutionScript DevelopmentTest Procedure DocumentationTest Reports CreationIndustrial Operations Optimizationmulti-location

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