Applications Engineering Intern

Summer Internship (candidate must not have graduated before September 2026)

May 26, 2026 - August 14, 2026

We are looking to hire an Applications Engineering Intern for our Summer session.

This role would:

• Assist with the board design tasks and hardware support tasks of Renesas SOC products in the next generation of automotive and industrial end equipment.
• Hands-on support solving technical issues involving the use of Renesas SoC products.
• Collaborate internally with global engineering teams in product requirement analysis, technical reviews, benchmarking, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Extend practical knowledge and experience in automotive/industrial technologies and the semiconductor industry regarding hardware design and support for in-vehicle infotainment, cluster, ADAS, AI Edge computation, and tools.

• Candidate must be currently enrolled for in  Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering for a bachelor's or higher degree. (candidate must not have graduated before September 2026)
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and create schematics based on component datasheets.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in Linux. 
• Knowledge of Altium (preferable), or other schematic/layout design tools.
• Knowledge of the Automobile industry – preferable
• Excellent interpersonal skills are mandatory.
• Must be able to contribute as a team player with dynamic priorities and tasks.
• Passionate about new technologies, and eager to apply academic knowledge to deal with real world problems.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.