Device Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - NXP Semiconductors

OpenTalent; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP in the United States is seeking a summer internship engineer in Electrical or related fields to assist in sustaining, analyzing, and improving semiconductor products.

You will monitor device operation, troubleshoot, design experiments, collect data, and prepare reports, working with cross-functional teams. Candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical/Chemical/Materials, with strong analytical skills and a proactive, detail-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist sustaining, analysis and improvement of semiconductor products and solutions.
• Monitor electrical device operation to assure conformance to quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Help troubleshoot complex process, quality and yield problems.
• Design experiments, collect data, and analyze results.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve individual and shared goals.
• Learn and apply industry-standard tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support engineering initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

English communication

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the sustaining, analysis and improvement of semiconductor products and solutions.
• Monitor electrical device operation to assure conformance to quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Help troubleshoot complex process, quality and yield problems.
• Design experiments, collect data, and analyze results.
• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve individual and shared goals.
• Learn and apply industry-standard tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support engineering initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong academic record and a genuine interest in semiconductors, electronics, or embedded systems.
• Basic understanding of Analog, Logic, Power, and/or NVM devices is preferred.
• Basic understanding of device physics and semiconductor operation is preferred.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control and usage of statistics analysis software (Minitab, JMP, etc) is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and attention to detail.

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. If you are graduating prior to July 2027 please apply to Entry Level full-time roles.

More information about NXP in the United States...

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.