Platform Engineering Intern

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Summary

SCI Technology is seeking an ambitious and technically curious Platform Engineering Intern to join our digital engineering team in Huntsville, AL (Hybrid). In this internship, you will gain hands-on experience supporting next-generation, cloud-native systems, software automation, and secure platform architectures. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to real-world infrastructure and application initiatives—including automation scripting, CI/CD pipelines, containerized workloads, and secure environment maintenance—while building foundational expertise in enterprise-scale systems.

What You'll Do

• ●Collaborate with platform, software, and infrastructure engineers to assist in building, testing, and maintaining cloud and on-premises software environments.
• ●Write and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash, TypeScript) to streamline routine operational workflows, system patching, and health checks.
• ●Assist in monitoring, debugging, and troubleshooting software applications, database connections, and containerized services.
• ●Support the maintenance and improvement of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab/Git) to automate code deployment and testing routines.
• ●Help create and update technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• ●Gain exposure to secure, air-gapped environment architectures and defense-grade infrastructure practices.

What You'll Bring

• ●Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• ●Foundational programming or scripting coursework/experience with at least one language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Bash).
• ●Basic understanding of version control systems (Git / GitLab / GitHub).
• ●Fundamental understanding of relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) or data structures.
• ●Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn cloud-native and platform technologies.
• ●Effective written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.

How to Stand Out

●Classroom, personal project, or lab experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

●Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform / GCP, AWS, or Azure).

●Hands-on experience creating or consuming RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints.

●Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line tools.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.