Hardware Engineering Intern

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Principal Hardware Engineer

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically curious Hardware/Firmware Engineering Intern to support board bring‑up, low‑voltage hardware development, and firmware validation activities for upcoming hardware platforms. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with members of the Hardware Engineering team to assist in the validation of new designs, characterization of low‑voltage subsystems, interface verification, system‑level troubleshooting, and integration of hardware and firmware components.

This internship is ideal for a final‑year engineering student looking for hands‑on experience with real board‑level hardware, embedded platforms, and low‑level firmware development.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Support board bring‑up and hardware validation for early‑stage prototypes and next‑generation platforms.


• Perform characterization and functional testing of low‑voltage subsystems, power rails, sensors, and mixed‑signal circuits.


• Conduct interface verification for embedded peripherals, including I²C, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC, and DAC.


• Assist with system‑level debugging and troubleshooting using standard test and measurement equipment.


• Collaborate with firmware engineers to validate basic firmware functionality on embedded platforms.


• Provide support for system integration efforts.


• Review hardware documentation, schematics, PCB layouts, and datasheets.


• Document test procedures, results, and observations.

Requirements

• Final‑year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of electronic circuits, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.


• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and logic analyzers.


• Basic proficiency in C/C++ or embedded programming.


• Ability to interpret schematics and datasheets.


• Strong analytical and communication skills.


• Experience with microcontroller development boards preferred


• Coursework or experience with mixed‑signal circuits or firmware preferred


• Prior hands‑on hardware project experience preferred

Learning Opportunities

• Hands‑on board‑level hardware experience


• Exposure to power systems, sensor interfaces, and embedded debugging


• Practical knowledge of hardware validation methodologies


• Mentorship from experienced engineers


• Insight into the full hardware development lifecycle

Location

Campbell, CA

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status. 

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.