OTA Reliability Intern

Internship Opportunity: OTA / Reliability Test Technician

📍 Location: Santa Clara, CA
📂 Department: OTA / Reliability Wireless Team
👩‍💻 Reports to: Rafael Aguiar / Justin Dean

🌟 About the Role

We’re looking for motivated college interns to join our OTA / Reliability Wireless Team in Santa Clara. This internship offers hands-on experience in testing wireless devices, supporting engineering teams, and learning how reliability and quality assurance are managed in a professional laboratory environment.

You’ll gain exposure to real-world testing procedures, data management, and cross-team collaboration—all while developing technical and professional skills that will set you apart in your career.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

As an intern, you will:

• Work closely with engineers and senior technicians to conduct reliability testing on wireless devices.
• Learn and follow established test methods, safety protocols, and operational guidelines.
• Record, manage, and analyze test results with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with data entry, test plans, and database updates (METrak or similar systems).
• Support continuous improvement by identifying anomalies or trends in test results.
• Participate in interdepartmental projects, company-sponsored events, and administrative tasks.
• Contribute to quality system activities, including round robin testing.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, project coordinators, and other team members.

🎓 What You’ll Learn

• How wireless devices are tested for reliability in a professional lab setting.
• Best practices in data integrity, reporting, and process improvement.
• Collaboration across engineering, sales, and project coordination teams.
• Professional communication skills in both technical and business contexts.
• Use of industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Visio).

✅ Qualifications

We’re looking for interns who are:

• Currently enrolled in a college program (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related fields preferred).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communicators with solid interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

🌟 Bonus Skills (Not Required, but Nice to Have)

• Prior experience with reliability testing or quality inspections.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments.
• Amateur photography (DSLR experience).
• Strong technical curiosity and problem-solving mindset.

🚀 Why Join Us?

This internship is a chance to:

• Apply classroom knowledge in a real-world technical environment.
• Build professional skills in testing, data analysis, and communication.
• Work in a fast-paced, supportive team that values initiative and continuous improvement.
• Gain mentorship from experienced engineers and managers.