PCB Layout Automation Intern

PCB Layout Automation Intern

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week 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 othe...