Technology & Innovation Organization Hardware Engineering Internship

Location: Corvallis, Oregon, United States of America

Department: Your Privacy

About the Role

Join HP Inc.'s Technology & Innovation Organization as a Hardware Engineering Intern in Corvallis, Oregon, and immerse yourself in a 12-week paid summer program designed for rising talent in 2026. At HP, innovation is in our DNA—from our Palo Alto garage origins to leading global technology solutions in printing, personal computing, and AI-driven services serving over 1 billion customers. This pipeline role targets top students for hands-on projects developing UEFI/BIOS code on HP Workstations, troubleshooting complex issues, and curating AI training data, all while contributing to edge insights and seamless hardware-software integrations that transform customer experiences. Our Personal Systems team prioritizes security, consistency, and holistic user interactions, empowering you to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. Expect a balanced internship with substantial projects—no busywork—alongside networking, executive speakers, community service, and fun team events. High-performing interns may convert to full-time roles (pending evaluation and headcount), but candidates must be U.S. work-eligible without future sponsorship needs, including no CPT/OPT support. HP fosters a diverse, inclusive culture celebrating underrepresented voices in tech, including African American, Latino, Native American, individuals with disabilities, and Veterans. With a flexible workstyle, competitive $29-$35/hour pay, and robust benefits like health insurance, PTO, and parental leave, this is your chance to engineer amazing experiences. Preferred candidates pursue Hardware, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design degrees. Be part of HP's mission to inspire innovators worldwide—apply to shape the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test UEFI/BIOS code for HP Workstations under mentorship
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and firmware issues on personal systems
• Gather and annotate training data for AI models enhancing hardware interactions
• Collaborate with engineering teams on real-world innovation projects
• Analyze system performance and propose optimizations for customer experiences
• Participate in design reviews and prototyping for edge AI-driven solutions
• Document findings and contribute to team knowledge sharing sessions
• Engage in networking events, executive speakers, and community involvement
• Support security and consistency in hardware-software integrations
• Apply classroom learnings to impactful projects advancing HP's technology leadership
• Balance technical work with fun team-building activities

Required Qualifications

• Currently completing 3rd year of Bachelor's or 1st year of Master's in a technical field
• Eligible to work in the United States in 2026 without requiring sponsorship
• No need for future work authorization sponsorship for full-time conversion
• Pursuing a degree in a technical specialization relevant to hardware engineering
• Available for a 12-week full-time summer internship in 2026
• Able to work on-site in Corvallis, Oregon with flexible workstyle
• Strong academic standing with demonstrated technical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s focus in Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design
• Prior coursework or projects in UEFI/BIOS development or embedded systems
• Experience troubleshooting hardware or software issues on workstations
• Familiarity with AI model training data collection
• Interest in personal systems and workstation technologies
• Membership in historically underrepresented groups in technology encouraged

Required Skills

• UEFI/BIOS development
• Hardware troubleshooting
• Embedded systems programming
• AI training data collection
• Firmware debugging
• C/C++ or assembly language proficiency
• Electrical or mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Team collaboration and communication
• Innovation mindset
• Customer-centric design thinking
• Technical documentation
• Adaptability to flexible work environments
• Attention to security best practices
• Data analysis for system optimization

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $29 to $35 per hour
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Generous time off: 13 paid holidays and 15 days PTO (pro-rated)
• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• Networking, executive speakers, and community involvement opportunities

HP Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.