Electrical Engineering Intern
Position Summary
We're seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on problem-solver who can take a design from concept to a tested, functional prototype. You will work alongside the engineering team developing the next generation of our medical microrobots, contributing to a product that will make a real impact on people's lives.
Company Overview
Endiatx is a pioneering medical device company based in Hayward, California, developing cutting-edge microrobotics for diagnostic applications in the human body. Our flagship product, PillBot™, is a propeller-driven endoscopic capsule designed to transform gastrointestinal screening. We are a multidisciplinary team of innovators, engineers, clinicians, and designers working together to change the future of medical diagnostics.
Responsibilities
- Schematic Design & Layout: Design and develop electronic schematics and PCB layouts for compact, low-power medical devices.
- Sourcing: Create and manage BOMs, identify suitable electronic components, and coordinate with suppliers for ordering.
- Prototyping & Bring-up: Assemble, test, and debug prototypes to ensure functionality and performance meet design specifications.
- Testing & Validation: Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems, including signal integrity, power consumption, and thermal performance.
- Documentation: Create and maintain technical specifications, design documentation, and test reports within the framework of a medical device quality management system.
- Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical engineers, software developers, and clinicians to integrate electrical systems into the final product.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or working towards one) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Some prior experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium Designer).
- Basic knowledge of analog circuits, microcontroller-based systems, and low-power design.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with flexible PCB design.
- Knowledge of antenna and RF circuit design and tuning.
- Experience designing battery-powered devices.
- Familiarity with C, C++, and/or Verilog.
- Hands-on experience with soldering, prototyping, and using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, etc.).