Validation Engineer Intern — Sensor Chips

onsemi; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & medical benefits

Flexible hours aligned with academic S

ERGs access and mentorship

Job summary

onsemi's internship program offers students a hands-on pathway into the semiconductor industry through real-world projects that drive innovation. Interns join diverse teams and work on meaningful responsibilities across engineering, business operations, data analytics, and finance tracks.

Participants gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, mentorship, and a collaborative environment with flexible hours to fit academic schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 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 (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.

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 skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Power meters

Signal generators

Job description

onsemi's internship program offers students a hands-on pathway into the semiconductor industry through real-world projects that drive innovation. Interns join diverse teams and work on meaningful responsibilities across engineering, business operations, data analytics, and finance tracks.

Participants gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, mentorship, and a collaborative environment with flexible hours to fit academic schedules.