Field Application Engineer Intern

Mission

Support the LATAM and East Europe Field Application Engineering and Sales teams in helping customers successfully develop embedded hardware and software solutions using Toradex technologies.

This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with embedded systems, Embedded Linux, and customer-facing technical activities while contributing to customer success and accelerating product development.

Working alongside experienced engineers and sales professionals, the intern will develop both technical and communication skills, learning how to translate customer requirements into practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Customer Support: Assist the FAE team in responding to customer technical inquiries, investigating issues, and identifying potential solutions under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Technical Solution Development: Support the evaluation of customer requirements and the selection of suitable Toradex System on Modules (SoMs), carrier boards, and software solutions.
• Hands-on Technical Activities: Participate in hardware and software testing, development board setup, troubleshooting, and validation of embedded solutions.
• Embedded Linux Development: Gain practical experience with Embedded Linux, the Yocto Project, Torizon, and other technologies used in Toradex products.
• Sales Engineering Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales team to support technical discussions, product demonstrations, customer evaluations, and new business opportunities.
• Technical Documentation: Help create and improve technical documentation, application notes, tutorials, and content for the Toradex Developer Center.
• Customer Engagement: Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions, developing an understanding of customer challenges, requirements, and application architectures.
• Internal Collaboration: Interact with Field Application Engineering, Developer Experience, Product Management, and other technical teams to learn about product capabilities and problem-solving processes.
• Market and Customer Insights: Help collect and organize customer feedback, technical requirements, and relevant information in CRM systems.
• Technical Events: Support webinars, workshops, exhibitions, and other activities promoting Toradex technologies.

Requirements

• Available to work 30 hours per week.
• Available to work on-site [5 days a week] from Toradex's office in Alphaville, Campinas-SP.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Expected graduation between December 2028 and July 2029.
• Basic understanding of electronics, computer architectures, or embedded systems.
• Interest in Embedded Linux, hardware development, and software technologies.
• Basic programming knowledge, preferably in C, C++, or Python.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and interest in interacting with customers and technical teams.
• Proactive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Nice to Have

• Academic or personal projects involving embedded systems, microcontrollers, or single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi.
• Basic familiarity with Linux commands, shell scripting, or software development environments.
• Exposure to the Yocto Project, Linux kernel, device drivers, or embedded software development.
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, or other development tools.
• Interest in IoT, industrial automation, Edge AI, or cloud-connected devices.
• Basic knowledge of networking and communication protocols.
• Interest in customer-facing engineering, technical consulting, or technology sales.

What You Will Learn

• How professional embedded systems are designed, developed, and deployed in real-world industrial applications.
• How to work with Toradex SoMs, carrier boards, and embedded Linux solutions.
• Practical troubleshooting and technical problem-solving methodologies.
• How to understand customer requirements and translate them into suitable hardware and software solutions.
• How technical engineering teams collaborate with Sales to support customers throughout their product development journey.
• How technologies such as Torizon, containers, and device management contribute to modern embedded solutions.
• How to communicate technical concepts effectively to customers and internal stakeholders.

What We Value

We are looking for a curious, motivated engineering student who enjoys solving technical challenges, learning new technologies, and working with people.

You do not need to be an expert in embedded systems or have previous professional experience. We value initiative, technical curiosity, willingness to learn, teamwork, and a customer-oriented mindset.

This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in Field Application Engineering while gaining exposure to both the technical and business aspects of the embedded computing industry.

What We Offer

• Agile, globally oriented and intercultural corporate culture.
• Work on the latest hardware technology with early access to major SoC vendor
• Enjoy a flat hierarchy where you may truly shape our hardware and software offerings
• Count on a diverse team of experienced hardware and software engineers
• Variety of knowledge sharing, training and self-development opportunities
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping your own work processes and your work environment.
• Contemporary employment conditions, modern office space and a flexible working environment.
• Opportunities for your personal development.
• Meal allowance (flash card)
• Anniversary day off