Data Science / Structured Problem Solving Intern - Summer 2027

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX, offers a summer internship in Quality and Operations Engineering. You will partner across Manufacturing Quality Engineering, Fab Operations, and business lines to deliver continuous improvement projects using a 6 Sigma structured approach.

The internship focuses on data-driven problem solving and metric tracking. You will explore machine learning and AI related to quality improvements, present findings to leadership, and own one high-impact project during the

Qualifications

• Working towards a BS or advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Math or CS.
• Familiarity with Integrated Circuit Manufacturing or Design is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong data analysis, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Course work in advanced statistics and data science desired
• Strong programming skills in R or Python are desired
• Aptitude and desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
• Must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term.

Responsibilities

• Partner with MQE, Fab Operations, and support orgs to deliver improvements using a 6 Sigma approach.
• Research, analyze, and present to leadership one high-impact project.
• Participate in ML/AI projects related to quality improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Microsoft Office

Statistics

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Return-to-school

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Applied Math/CS

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Summary

Partner with Manufacturing Quality Engineering, Fab Operations, Business Lines and support organizations to deliver continuous improvement solutions in a high-volume semiconductor wafer manufacturing environment. Work on engineering and analytical problem-solving projects under the direction of Quality and Operations Engineering to help optimize quality solutions through a 6 Sigma structured problem-solving approach. Participate in fab-to-fab standardization activities and improvements as well as external manufacturing sites in the local area. Participate in machine learning and AI projects related to quality improvements Learn to develop logical and objective data analysis skills to establish and track metrics to meet department goals. Intern will be the owner responsible for the research, analysis, and presentation to organization leadership of one high-business impact project during their internship.

Job Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor of Science or Advanced degree in an Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or Computer Science discipline.
• Familiarity with Integrated Circuit Manufacturing or Design is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong data analysis, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Course work in advanced statistics and data science desired
• Strong programming skills in R or Python are desired
• Aptitude and desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
• In order to be considered for a summer internship with NXP you must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation.

As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.

For more information, visit www.nxp.com

Bright Minds. Bright Futures.

We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people.

To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP

We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

Thank you for considering a career at NXP.