New

Hardware Engineering Intern

ChargePoint
United States, California, Campbell
Mar 26, 2026
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 bringup, lowvoltage 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 lowvoltage subsystems, interface verification, systemlevel troubleshooting, and integration of hardware and firmware components. This internship is ideal for a finalyear engineering student looking for handson experience with real boardlevel hardware, embedded platforms, and lowlevel firmware development. What You Will Bring to ChargePoint Support board bringup and hardware validation for earlystage prototypes and nextgeneration platforms. Perform characterization and functional testing of lowvoltage subsystems, power rails, sensors, and mixedsignal circuits. Conduct interface verification for embedded peripherals, including IC, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC, and DAC. Assist with systemlevel 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 Finalyear 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 mixedsignal circuits or firmware preferred Prior handson hardware project experience preferred Learning Opportunities Handson boardlevel 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. ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at accommodations@chargepoint.com. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.