Hardware Failure Analysis Co-op
Nokia
Other Engineering
United States
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
Position: Hardware Failure Analysis Co-op
Number of Positions: 1
Duration: 4 months
Date: September – May 2026
Location: Onsite - Murray Hill, NJ
Educational Recommendations
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at an accredited university in the U.S. with participation in a recognized co-op program.
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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
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- Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
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Join our team and gain hands-on experience working alongside senior staff to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve real-world hardware product issues. As a Co-Op, you will contribute to meaningful product development activities while learning practical applications of electrical engineering fundamentals.
- A solid foundation in circuit design, analysis, simulation, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with standard electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, BERTs)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for organizing and reporting data
- A detail-oriented mindset and willingness to learn hands-on in a lab environment
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
It Would Be Nice If You Also Had:
- Skilled in printed circuit board soldering, circuit prototyping, and working with higher-order assemblies.
- Familiar with Keysight VEE and similar scripting environments for automating test procedures.
- Experienced in writing scripts to collect and manage data from lab testing setups.
- Work under the guidance of senior engineers to identify product defects, determine root causes, and support corrective actions.
- Participate in circuit design, simulation, analysis, and hands-on troubleshooting activities.
- Operate lab equipment (oscilloscopes, bit error rate testers, power supplies) and document test results using Microsoft Excel.
- Create scripts to control climatic chambers and collect performance data for environmental hardware testing
- Support initiatives that enhance product reliability through testing, analysis, and process improvements.