Test Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking a Test Engineering Intern to help develop test solutions for advanced SoCs using Automated Test Equipment (ATE). You will gain hands-on experience with NPI, silicon characterization, AI-assisted engineering workflows, and data analytics while contributing to real projects.

You will work with design, product engineering, validation, quality, and manufacturing teams to analyze test data, improve productivity, and support engineering automation and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Python, C#, VBA, Linux, generative AI tools or similar technologies.
• Coursework or interest in computer architecture, digital design, verification, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop test solutions for advanced SoC devices using Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Assist with silicon characterization, validation, and debug activities
• Develop scripts and tools to improve engineering productivity and test efficiency
• Analyze test data to identify trends, yield opportunities, and quality issues
• Collaborate with Design, Product Engineering, Validation, Quality, and Manufacturing teams

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Python

C#

VBA

Linux

Generative AI tools

Computer architecture

Digital design

Verification

Programming

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

C#

VBA

Linux

Generative AI tools

Job description

As a Test Engineering Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers developing and optimizing test solutions for advanced application processors and SoC products. You will gain hands‑on experience with new product introduction (NPI), silicon characterization, generative AI tools, and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) while contributing to real engineering projects.

Job Summary

• Develop test solutions for advanced SoC devices using Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Assist with silicon characterization, validation, and debug activities
• Develop scripts and tools to improve engineering productivity and test efficiency
• Analyze test data to identify trends, yield opportunities, and quality issues
• Collaborate with Design, Product Engineering, Validation, Quality, and Manufacturing teams

Learning Opportunities

• Advanced application processors and SoC products
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Silicon characterization, debug, yield improvement, and data analytics
• Engineering automation, scripting, and AI‑assisted engineering workflows

Skills / Requirements

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience with Python, C#, VBA, Linux, generative AI tools or similar technologies
• Coursework or interest in computer architecture, digital design, verification, and programming

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.

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.

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