Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 3 weeks ago

Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

positionIrvine, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$38/hr - $51/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing electric vehicle technology. The Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern will be involved in the complete life cycle development of electronic hardware, contributing to design, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration efforts.

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Responsibilities

Design & Development: Support and develop Proof of Concept work needed to ensure program success
Component Design: Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for hardware modules, including schematic capture and component selection
Documentation & Release: Generate Internal Part Numbers for new part requests in the Arena PLM database. Ensure drawing releases and component release cycles are understood and followed
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with all cross-functional engineering and design teams (e.g., Studio, Architecture, Mechanical) to understand requirements and fully optimize solutions for overall performance, cost, and mass
Debug & Validation: Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system level. Work with internal teams and suppliers to maintain component and system-level DVPRs (Design Verification Plan and Report) and ensure test execution

Qualification

Electrical Engineering fundamentalsElectronics understandingAutomotive hardware/software processPLM familiarityCommunication protocolsDebugging skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university
Proficient in Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Preferred

Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field with the intent to return to school following completion of internship
Understanding of electronics, packaging, and hardware
Previous experience with vehicle-level component programs
Understanding of the automotive hardware/software development process
Working knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and component release cycles
Familiarity with communication protocols such as PCIe, CAN, Ethernet, USB, I2C, SPI

Company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://rivianvw.tech

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kranti Garatkar
Staff Technical Program Manager
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