Renesas is seeking a brilliant and motivated MSc student in Electronic Engineering for an internship to develop his/her final graduation thesis. The internship has a duration of six months to be spent in the new Renesas design center located in Catania, Italy. Objective of the internship is to perform research and development in analog and mixed-signal circuit design with a special focus on Power Management ICs and Smart Power Stages for High-Performance Computing. During the internship, the candidate will join the Performance Computing Power team in Catania working side by side with experienced engineers that will provide guidance and support throughout any technical challenge.
Responsibilities
- Perform transistor-level design of analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks
- Evaluate performance tradeoffs among different circuit topologies
- Document simulation results and conduct technical reviews
- Ensure design quality and compliance with specifications
Requirements and Skills
- Knowledge of CMOS and bipolar transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, inductors
- Basic knowledge of BCD technology
- Ability to design basic circuit blocks, run process/voltage/temperature (PVT) corners and Montecarlo simulations
- Knowledge of voltage and current references, current mirrors, amplifiers, comparators, oscillators & clocking circuits, digital gates
- Knowledge of feedback control systems
- Familiarity with switch-mode power conversion topologies and linear regulators
- Familiarity with Cadence design environment is a plus
- Good communication skills
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English
Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.
At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.
We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.
Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an MSc in Electronic Engineering
- Knowledge of CMOS and bipolar transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, and inductors
- Basic knowledge of BCD technology
- Ability to design basic circuit blocks
- Ability to run process, voltage, and temperature corner simulations
- Ability to run Monte Carlo simulations
- Knowledge of voltage and current references, current mirrors, amplifiers, comparators, oscillators, clocking circuits, and digital gates
- Knowledge of feedback control systems
- Familiarity with switch-mode power conversion topologies and linear regulators
- Good communication skills
- Good written and spoken English
- Familiarity with the Cadence design environment
Renesas Electronics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests pay is generally fair-to-good across many roles, with base pay aligned to prevailing market levels in multiple U.S. locations. Engineering and leadership tracks can be competitive on total compensation, reinforcing a sense that pay can meet market expectations in key job families.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is solid and well-regarded by employees. Day-one eligibility in U.S. roles is described, supporting confidence in access and continuity of care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and parental leave provide a comprehensive time-off framework. Company initiatives like Renesas Day and meeting-light Focus Fridays further support time away and balance.
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