Silicon Validation Intern: DDR5/DDR6 & Automation (Summer 2027, Onsite)

Renesas Electronics; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Validation Intern for the Summer 2027 session in Tempe, AZ. This 100% onsite internship offers hands-on experience validating DDR5/DDR6 data buffers and collaborating with Design, Test and Marketing teams to develop robust validation strategies.

Responsibilities include executing validation plans, operating lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, BERT/DTG), documenting results, assisting in silicon debug, and contributing to automated

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Must not have graduated before fall 2027.
• Availability for a full‑time internship during the summer term.
• Strong foundation in digital and analog circuit design, semiconductor device fundamentals, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Support creation and execution of validation plans and perform validation activities for new silicon products, including DDR5 and DDR6 Data Buffers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—such as Design, Test, and Marketing—to interpret product requirements and develop robust validation strategies.
• Operate lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, BERT, DTG, and other instrumentation, to conduct electrical characterization and performance measurements.
• Prepare detailed test documentation, including procedures, results, and engineering reports, while contributing to the ongoing refinement of validation methodologies.
• Participate in silicon debug efforts, collaborating closely with Design and Test Engineers to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support the development and optimization of automated test frameworks and validation scripts to increase efficiency and streamline validation workflows.

Skills

Python

Digital/Analog design

Circuit fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Signal generators

BERT/DTG

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Validation Intern for the Summer 2027 session in Tempe, AZ. This 100% onsite internship offers hands-on experience validating DDR5/DDR6 data buffers and collaborating with Design, Test and Marketing teams to develop robust validation strategies.

Responsibilities include executing validation plans, operating lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, BERT/DTG), documenting results, assisting in silicon debug, and contributing to automated