Image Sensor Validation Engineer Intern

onsemi; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi invites motivated engineering students to join our internship program in Idaho. You will engage in validation planning, silicon bring‑up, and characterization of image sensor products, while learning to validate circuit IP, IP blocks, and sensor functionality across test modes.

You'll contribute to automation, tooling, and data analysis workflows to accelerate problem detection and robust product releases.

Qualifications

• Pursuing accredited Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD).
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, VB, Perl, C, Bash).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team player in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters).
• Familiarity with CMOS circuit design and test methods preferred.
• Understanding of imager sensor architecture and product reliability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support validation planning, silicon bring-up, debug, and characterization of new and derivative image sensor products, including test chips targeted at circuit and process learning, reliability readiness, and manufacturability.
• Validate new circuit IP and sensor functions such as memories, OTPM, pumps, regulators, serial communication interfaces, safety mechanisms, and new DFT test modes.
• Develop and improve validation test methodologies, automation, and data analysis flows to detect issues early, reduce debug cycle time, and support robust product release decisions.
• Enhance the performance and usability of existing validation tools by improving scripts, automation, documentation, and reporting workflows.
• Support failure analysis, root‑cause investigation, and cross‑functional debug activities as key components of the validation engineering role.

Skills

Python

VB

Perl

C

bash

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Electrical lab proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (in progress)

Circuit design coursework

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Power meters

Signal generators

Job description

onsemi invites motivated engineering students to join our internship program in Idaho. You will engage in validation planning, silicon bring‑up, and characterization of image sensor products, while learning to validate circuit IP, IP blocks, and sensor functionality across test modes.

You'll contribute to automation, tooling, and data analysis workflows to accelerate problem detection and robust product releases.