Intern Validation Engineer

Renesas Electronics; Catania; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a brilliant and motivated MSc student in Electronic Engineering for an internship to develop his/her final graduation thesis at the new design center in Catania, Italy. Six months, focusing on silicon validation automation for Power Management IC, with mentorship from the Performance Computing Power team.

The role involves designing test setups, automating validation, and collaborating across Design, Applications, Firmware, Product and Test Engineers, with

Qualifications

• Proficiency in any programming language; Python is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of power management applications in consumer electronics.
• Ability to read board-level analog and digital PCB schematics.
• Strong communication skills; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize lab test setups for silicon evaluation.
• Develop automated validation frameworks and measurement scripts (Python).
• Validate analog, digital, mixed-signal, and PMICs against specs.
• Perform data acquisition, statistical analysis, and detailed technical reports.
• Collaborate with Design, Applications, Firmware, Product and Test Engineers.

Skills

Programming (Python)

Power management knowledge

PCB schematics reading

Communication skills

Cross-cultural awareness

English proficiency

Education

Pursuing MSc in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Renesas is seeking a brilliant and motivated MSc student in Electronic Engineering for an internship to develop his/her final graduation thesis. The internship has a duration of six months to be spent in the new Renesas design center located in Catania, Italy. Objective of the internship is to perform research and development in the silicon validation automation domain with a special focus on Power Management IC. During the internship, the candidate will join the Performance Computing Power team in Catania working side by side with experienced engineers that will provide guidance and support throughout any technical challenge.

Design, develop, and optimize advanced laboratory test setups for complex silicon evaluation

Develop automated validation frameworks and measurement scripts using Python.

Validate analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management ICs against electrical, functional, and performance specifications.

Perform data acquisition, statistical analysis, result correlation, and preparation of detailed technical reports.

Collaborate closely with Design, Applications, Firmware, Product and Test Engineers.

Job Description

Renesas is seeking a brilliant and motivated MSc student in Electronic Engineering for an internship to develop his/her final graduation thesis. The internship has a duration of six months to be spent in the new Renesas design center located in Catania, Italy. Objective of the internship is to perform research and development in the silicon validation automation domain with a special focus on Power Management IC. During the internship, the candidate will join the Performance Computing Power team in Catania working side by side with experienced engineers that will provide guidance and support throughout any technical challenge.

Principal Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize advanced laboratory test setups for complex silicon evaluation
• Develop automated validation frameworks and measurement scripts using Python.
• Validate analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management ICs against electrical, functional, and performance specifications.
• Perform data acquisition, statistical analysis, result correlation, and preparation of detailed technical reports.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Applications, Firmware, Product and Test Engineers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with any programming language (Python is a plus).
• Basic knowledge of power management applications in consumer electronic
• Able read board level analog and digital PCB schematics
• Good communication skills
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity within multisite and multicultural environments
• Excellent command of verbal and written English

Additional Information

Compensation : EUR 1000 gross per month

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.