Power and Thermal Management Industry Immersion Intern

Job Details:

Job Description:

This internship position is a full‑time role for a fixed duration of six months. While the role requires full‑time commitment, the team offers reasonable schedule flexibility to support individual needs, in coordination with the people manager. The program is intended to provide a focused, immersive industry experience aligned with Intel’s professional work environment and expectations. 

This position requires candidates to upload a resume in English; you are welcome to upload multiple versions of your resume if you prefer but an English version of your resume will be required to be considered for this position.

Intel Corporation is the world's leading semiconductor company, driving innovation that extends the reach of technology to enrich the lives of every person on Earth. Our Costa Rica operations represent a key hub for engineering excellence, where talented professionals collaborate on next-generation technologies that power everything from laptops to data centers. Join a company that values curiosity, collaboration, and creativity while making a meaningful impact on global technology advancement.

We're seeking a motivated Power and Thermal Management Student Intern to join our Client Platform development team for an immersive 6-month, full-time internship experience. This role offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technology development while providing the flexibility to support your academic and personal needs. You'll contribute to real projects that directly impact Intel's business objectives while building the technical and professional skills essential for a successful career in technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to execute Client Platform development projects aligned with Intel's strategic objectives

• Develop automation scripts and tools while performing comprehensive data analysis and validation tasks

• Contribute to Power Management models and design repositories, supporting data collection and documentation efforts

• Participate actively in brainstorming sessions, technical reviews, and cross-functional discussions to enhance problem-solving capabilities

• Learn and apply advanced technical methodologies in platform development and thermal management systems

• Document project results, lessons learned, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making processes

• Research emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous innovation and improvement initiatives

As a successful candidate, you must possess:

• Intellectual Curiosity: Self-motivated learner with genuine passion for exploring cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions

• Collaborative Spirit: Strong teamwork abilities with excellent communication skills for cross-functional project success

• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail and systematic thinking approach

• Adaptability: Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities effectively

• Professional Growth Orientation: Commitment to continuous learning and development in both technical and soft skills areas

Ready to transform your academic knowledge into real-world impact? Apply today to join Intel's innovative team in Costa Rica and discover how your contributions can help shape the future of technology. This is more than an internship – it's your gateway to a career that makes a difference in the world.

Qualifications:

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa/immigration sponsorship. You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research and relevant previous job and/or internship experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Fluent in English.

• Enrollment or graduate in a bachelor's or master's degree program in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.

• 3+ months of knowledge or experience in:

  • Lab experience

  • Coding

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ months of knowledge or experience in:

  • Product development practices and methodologies.

  • Innovation and interest in exploring cutting-edge technologies.

  • Hardware with basic software knowledge.

  • Coding skills (automation-focused).

  • Understand hardware requirements

  • GitHub and Linux.

          

Job Type:

Student / Intern

Shift:

Shift 1 (Costa Rica)

Primary Location:

Costa Rica, San Jose

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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