About the role#
onsemi is seeking a Validation Engineering Intern to join our team in Nampa, Idaho. You will work cross-functionally with design, quality assurance, and product engineering teams. This role focuses on the planning and execution of validation activities to confirm sensor performance, functionality, and reliability from early silicon through production release.
What you'll do#
- Support validation planning, silicon bring-up, debug, and characterization of new image sensor products.
- Validate circuit IP and sensor functions, including memories, pumps, regulators, serial communication interfaces, and safety mechanisms.
- Create and improve validation test methodologies, automation, and data analysis flows to detect issues early and reduce debug cycle times.
- Update validation tools by enhancing scripts, automation, documentation, and reporting workflows.
- Assist with failure analysis, root-cause investigation, and collaborative debug activities.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Coursework focusing on chip-level circuit design, including analog and digital circuit design.
- Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, VB, Perl, C, or bash.
- Experience using electrical lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, power meters, and signal generators.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Familiarity with CMOS circuit design, test methodology, imager sensor architecture, and product reliability requirements is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Nampa, ID, USA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About onsemi
onsemi is a semiconductor manufacturer based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 1999, the company produces power and sensing technologies for automotive and industrial markets. It employs over 15,000 people. The product portfolio includes components for vehicle electrification, sustainable energy grids, and industrial automation.
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