About the role#
The Technical Sales Engineer (TSE) Intern program is a 12-week, full-time summer experience designed for students who combine a technical background with an interest in customer-facing roles. You will embed within the NXP Field Sales organization, working directly with a TSE mentor on projects that impact the business. This role serves as a primary pipeline for the NXP Technical Sales & Applications Program (TSAP) for new graduates.
What you'll do#
- Research and map target accounts and build stakeholder profiles for high-priority prospects.
- Develop competitive analyses and market landscape summaries to guide sales strategy.
- Create customer-ready collateral such as one-pagers, pitch decks, and application notes.
- Support sales operations by tracking pipeline data, design-win funnel activity, and account status in Salesforce.
- Build or refine dashboards and KPI tracking reports.
- Attend customer meetings, technical reviews, and product demonstrations with your mentor.
- Prepare meeting agendas, capture action items, and assist with follow-up communications.
- Shadow and support evaluations, proof-of-concept activities, and solution demos.
- Develop a working knowledge of NXP product portfolios, including MCUs, MPUs, wireless connectivity, analog, and power management.
- Translate customer requirements into potential system-level NXP solutions.
- Present your summer project findings to sales leadership in a final capstone presentation.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Rising junior, senior, or graduate student with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the United States. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.
- Availability for 12 weeks of full-time work during Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Coursework or project experience in embedded systems, analog/digital circuits, wireless communications, or power electronics.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, FPGAs, or development boards like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or STM32.
- Exposure to programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace tools.
- Familiarity with CRM concepts, with Salesforce experience considered a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- The role is hybrid, with work performed in-office and remotely. Some local customer travel may be expected.
- Available locations include Austin, Texas; Novi, Michigan; and San Jose, California.
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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