Summer 2027 - Validation Engineering 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

Job Description

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. Here at onsemi we take great pride in our internship program and the efforts we take to provide students with hands‑on industry experience. We provide competitive pay, medical benefits, various networking event opportunities, and flexible hours based on school schedule.

Responsibilities

This opportunity will ask a student to have the following performance objectives:

• 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.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for an internship, you must be a student currently enrolled in school pursuing an accredited degree program. This position is specifically looking for someone who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctoral program in Electrical Engineering or related field with emphasis on chip level circuit design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in progress, or related field with coursework on analog and digital circuit design.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics.
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g. Python, VB, Perl, C, bash).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with Electrical lab equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, power supplies, power meters, signal generators).
• Familiarity with CMOS Circuit design and test methodology preferred.
• Understanding of imager sensor architecture and product reliability requirements preferred.

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high‑performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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