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Hardware Intern

CompanyZF Group
LocationJiading District
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support hardware engineers in the development, testing, and validation of automotive hardware. They will participate in the full hardware development lifecycle, including schematic design and prototype bring-up.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
61493
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems. With some 153,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €38.8 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company operates 162 production locations in 29 countries. For further press information and photos please visit: www.zf.com Imprint: https://www.zf.com/site/meta/en/imprint.html Data Protection: https://www.zf.com/master/media/en/corporate/m_zf_com/meta/data_protection_social_media/Data_Protection_Notice_Social_Media_EN.pdf
About the Role

Req ID 90799 | AutoR&D Shanghai, China, ZF Automotive Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

  

About the Team

We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Mechanical Intern to join our team. In this role, you will support hardware engineers in developing, testing, and validating Automotive hardware for ongoing projects. You will also learn and participate in the full hardware development lifecycle, from schematic design to prototype bring‑up and testing.

 

What you can look forward to as a Hardware Intern:

  • Assist hardware engineers in the design development.
  • Participate in project meetings and follow internal development processes.

 

Your Profile as a Hardware Intern:

  • Automation, or a related engineering major.
  • Basic understanding of hardware circuit principles and embedded systems.
  • Ability to work independently with a strong willingness to learn.
  • Hands-on experience in designing or building embedded system solutions (school projects, competitions, personal projects, etc.).
  • Familiarity with hardware development tools, such as:
  • Availability for a long-term internship (e.g., 3–6 months or longer).
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

 

Why you should choose ZF in Shanghai?

  • Exposure to real-world hardware development workflows and industry tools.
  • Hands-on project participation guided by experienced engineers.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment to accelerate your technical growth.

 

Be part of our ZF team as Hardware Intern and apply now!

Contact

Fangyuan Shen

amanda.shen@zf.com

Key Skills
Hardware developmentSchematic designPrototype bring-upCircuit principlesEmbedded systemsAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingMechanical engineering
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyManufacturing
Benefits
Technical growth opportunitiesCollaborative work environmentMentorship from experienced engineers