About the role#
NXP is seeking engineering students for a 12-week, full-time Field Applications Engineer (FAE) internship. You will work alongside experienced FAEs to help customers integrate NXP semiconductor technologies into their systems. This role involves direct customer interaction, hands-on technical work, and project-based learning. It serves as a primary pipeline for NXP’s Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP).
What you'll do#
- Support customer meetings, design reviews, and product evaluations.
- Select appropriate NXP solutions based on customer requirements.
- Bring up evaluation boards and reference designs.
- Configure SDKs and development environments for application prototypes.
- Develop or modify firmware in C, C++, or Python.
- Debug embedded software across RTOS-based applications and Linux.
- Perform lab validation and system-level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
- Assist with schematic and PCB reviews.
- Create test plans, capture measurements, and document results.
- Prepare technical presentations, quick-start guides, and application notes.
- Present project findings and recommendations to leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Rising junior, senior, or graduate student with an expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Availability for 12 weeks full-time during Summer 2027.
- Coursework or project experience in embedded systems, microcontrollers, computer architecture, or analog and digital circuits.
- Hands-on experience with development boards, evaluation kits, or FPGAs.
- Programming experience in C, C++, or Python.
- Familiarity with embedded interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, or USB.
- Exposure to IDEs, version control, and RTOS basics.
Location & details#
- Locations: Austin, TX; Novi, MI; San Jose, CA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: No sponsorship is available for this role.
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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