About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship based in Austin, Texas. You will work within the semiconductor manufacturing environment, focusing on quality engineering and analytical problem-solving. You will collaborate with manufacturing teams, business lines, and operations to drive continuous improvement. A key part of this role is owning a single, high-impact project that you will research, analyze, and present to leadership by the end of the term.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Manufacturing Quality Engineering and Fab Operations to implement improvement solutions.
- Apply 6 Sigma structured problem-solving methods to optimize quality.
- Contribute to fab-to-fab standardization activities and local manufacturing site improvements.
- Assist with machine learning and AI projects aimed at quality enhancement.
- Develop data analysis skills to establish and track key department metrics.
- Research, analyze, and present a high-business impact project to organizational leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- Must be returning to school or graduating at the end of the internship term.
- Strong skills in data analysis, teamwork, and communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- An aptitude and desire to learn new skills and work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Preferred: Coursework in advanced statistics and data science.
- Preferred: Programming skills in R or Python.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Integrated Circuit manufacturing or design.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas (Ed Bluestein office).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors is a public company that operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Founded in 2006, the company produces processors, microcontrollers, and sensors for the automotive, industrial, and mobile markets. It maintains operations in over 30 countries with a workforce of more than 22,000 employees. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue of 12.61 billion dollars.
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