Student Intern, Hardware Design Engineering

About the role

Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry‑leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company employs over 33,000 people across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia, with deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management, and platform solutions. Celestica enables critical data‑center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high‑growth markets, working with leading technology companies in areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.

The Hardware Design Engineering Intern will join a specialized R&D hardware team focused on developing advanced AI hardware solutions for Celestica. Throughout this four‑month on‑site internship in Austin, Texas, the intern will engage in full‑lifecycle product development, taking designs from initial concept to production. This role emphasizes hands‑on design work and active collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including mechanical engineering, signal integrity, thermal, software, test engineering, and project leadership to ensure robust and high‑quality product development.

Responsibilities

• Research system concepts and evaluate new component requirements for advanced PCB designs
• Execute schematic capture and assist in the creation of system specifications, bills of material, diagrams, and drawings
• Perform hands‑on testing, board bring‑up, and hardware troubleshooting within our lab
• Collaborate with internal teams to validate designs for signal integrity, thermal management, and circuit performance
• Provide engineering support throughout the manufacturing and validation processes of the products being developed

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with a core focus on hardware development
• Strong foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles, circuit design, and hardware engineering techniques
• Working knowledge of schematic capture tools; experience with Cadence OrCad is a plus
• Familiarity with advanced PCB design software Cadence Allegro is highly preferred
• Self‑motivated and capable of completing complex technical assignments in a dynamic environment with aggressive development schedules
• No formal experience required
• Physical demands: performed in a normal office environment; may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or detailed data; repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator) are frequently required

Benefits

• Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
• Possibility of a full‑time position after completion of degree
• Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects
• Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
• Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance
• Opportunity to gain job experience at a large Canadian‑based global company
• Chance to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things
• Work as part of global teams enabled by collaborative technology
• Uphold strong ethics, reduce environmental impact, and empower employees to give back to the community
• Development opportunities including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship
• Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across peers and colleagues
• Participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and Spirit Week activities

Pay

Hourly wage: $24‑30 USD/hour

Schedule

Four‑month on‑site internship, starting May 2027, located in Austin, Texas.