Test Engineering Intern

Sierra Wireless; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech is seeking a motivated student for a 16-month placement year in Burlington, Ontario. You will join a team of engineers, contribute to lab test activities, and gain hands-on experience with leading-edge semiconductor technology and industry disruption.

The role involves supporting NPI cycles, automating tests with Python/C++/Java, data analysis, and developing hardware/fixtures. AI screening may be used, with final hiring decisions by the team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated time management and ability to deliver quality work.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Ability to self-study and learn independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in NPI product development cycles.
• Support ATE test activities for verification and manufacturing.
• Automate test equipment using Python, C++, and Java.
• Analyze data and report test results.
• Evaluate test equipment options.
• Create tools to optimize workflows.
• Develop hardware and fixture solutions.
• Define and execute PCB schematics and layouts.

Skills

Time management

Positive attitude

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Self-study

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Growth mindset

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Job description

Location: Burlington, Ontario

Our Team:

Semtech is a leading supplier of high-quality analogue and mixed-signal semiconductor products. Semtech is an organisation headquartered in Camarillo, California with 31 offices in 14 countries around the world. We pride ourselves of being big enough to have global reach but still a size where our staff can influence and make an impact through great performance and innovation. We are presently looking for a Placement Year Student to be located in our Burlington Office. This role is a great opportunity to work with a highly motivated team of engineers who have worked in the communications industry for many years, working alongside a world class design team to produce market leading products for the data communication’s industry.

Job Summary:

Internship is for 16 months and runs from May 3rd, 2027 until Aug 25th 2028.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic student to join us on their placement year and support our laboratory test engineering activities.

We will expect you to commit and demonstrate your alignment to our core values as detailed below; these are at the heart of Semtech’s operational philosophy. In return this role will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to develop their engineering knowledge within a progressive engineering team; working on leading edge technology and industry shaping / disrupting semiconductor devises that have already helped to shape and progress the internet.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the product development teams throughout the NPI cycle.
• Contribute to ongoing product verification and manufacturing by supporting ATE Test activities.
• Support the process to automate test equipment through software such as Python, C++ and Java.
• Data analysis and reporting of product verification and manufacturing test results.
• Evaluation of test equipment options.
• Creation and development of tools to optimise the workflow process.
• Develop innovative hardware & fixture solutions.
• Define and execute PCB schematics and layouts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrable time management and ability to organise and deliver good quality work
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Excellent team-player who positively interacts and shares knowledge
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Capable of self-study/training/learning
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be innovative, creative and have an attention to detail
• Be your-self, have some fun, be part of the team energy
• Courage to challenge and be in a growth posture to support rich discussions

Core Values

• CUSTOMERS & QUALITY: We win by delivering high-quality solutions by deeply understanding our customers’ needs and exceeding their expectations with every interaction.
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• INNOVATION & CAPABILITY: We win by fostering a culture of continuous innovation and technical excellence, empowering our teams to push boundaries and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
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• INSPIRING & EMPOWERING: We win when leaders motivate through vision and inspiration, empowering teams to achieve their full potential with confidence, autonomy, and accountability.
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• TRUST & TRANSPARENCY: We win by building trust through open communication and transparency, ensuring alignment and mutual respect.

Career Growth Philosophy

At Semtech, we seek innovation and leadership from each and every member of our team. Our goal is to ensure that our talented professionals are equipped with support, resources, and the opportunity to excel. Our pay-for-performance philosophy provides recognition and prestige coupled with a competitive compensation package.

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We may leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment. Final hiring decisions remain with our Hiring Teams, not AI systems.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $26 - $28.5 CAD per/hr. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.