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PCB Layout Automation Intern
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company · 🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 486 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 167 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Sponsor Radar — Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
The US Department of Labor certified 486 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 167 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
PCB Layout Automation Intern This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office. 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. 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 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 accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation durin