Applications Engineering Intern

Renesas Electronics; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Summer Internship candidate for the System and Solutions team in Morrisville, NC. You will analyze existing designs, create proof-of-concept plans, and develop both hardware and software to showcase Renesas embedded system designs.

You will work with a mentor and team manager, gaining hands-on experience in hardware and software integration on cutting-edge Renesas products. This paid internship runs from May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027, onsite in Morrisville.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar field.
• Strong organizational and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with designing embedded systems.
• Willingness to work in new and unfamiliar technology fields.
• Familiarity with Altium is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current application designs and create proof-of-concept plans utilizing the latest Renesas products.
• Create schematics and implement a HW design in Altium.
• Develop SW to run the designed proof-of-concept.
• Create presentations and documentation to share data and ideas across a global team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Embedded systems design

Adaptability

Altium

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Our System and Solutions team is looking for a talented electrical engineering or computer engineering student to join our team this Summer as an applications engineer intern. Our team works on complete solutions for target market and customer applications, maximizing Renesas content in our designs and proof-of-concept boards. The successful candidate will work directly with their mentor and the team manager during their internship. An intern working with the team can expect to learn Renesas embedded system designs and how they are being implemented, both from a hardware and software perspective during their time with our team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze current application designs and create proof-of-concept plans utilizing the latest Renesas products
• Create schematics and implement a HW design in Altium
• Develop SW to run the designed proof-of-concept
• Create presentations and documentation to share data and ideas across a global team

Job Description

Summer Internship

May 24, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Morrisville, NC - 100% onsite

Our System and Solutions team is looking for a talented electrical engineering or computer engineering student to join our team this Summer as an applications engineer intern. Our team works on complete solutions for target market and customer applications, maximizing Renesas content in our designs and proof-of-concept boards. The successful candidate will work directly with their mentor and the team manager during their internship. An intern working with the team can expect to learn Renesas embedded system designs and how they are being implemented, both from a hardware and software perspective during their time with our team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze current application designs and create proof-of-concept plans utilizing the latest Renesas products
• Create schematics and implement a HW design in Altium
• Develop SW to run the designed proof-of-concept
• Create presentations and documentation to share data and ideas across a global team

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a similar field
• Strong organizational and communications skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with designing embedded systems
• Willingness to work in new and unfamiliar technology fields
• Familiarity with Altium is a plus

Additional Information

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.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.