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Job Description:
Test Engineer Intern will work with test engineers to support the development and production testing of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products within the Analog Power and Interface Division (APID) business unit. The intern will gain hands-on experience with semiconductor test development, characterization, data analysis, hardware design, and automated test equipment (ATE) used in wafer sort and final test environments.
This internship provides an opportunity to learn industry-standard practices for validating and testing integrated circuits such as:
- Buck and boost regulators
- LDO regulators
- CAN/LIN interface devices
- Power management ICs
- Mixed-signal and embedded devices
- Assist engineers in developing production and characterization test solutions for analog and mixed-signal products.
- Support creation and review of device test plans and electrical test requirements.
- Participate in debug activities on first silicon and engineering samples.
- Help document test procedures and characterization methodologies.
- Support hardware bring-up and debug activities.
- Perform bench measurements using laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes/digital multimeters/power supplies/signal generators among others)
- Support in developing scripts/software utilities to automate testing
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing automated test programs.
- Support data logging and report generation activities.
- Execute characterization experiments under engineer supervision.
- Analyze electrical performance data
- Generate plots, summaries, and engineering reports.
- Help identify yield, correlation, and performance trends.
- Assist in test program validation and release activities.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Related Engineering Discipline
- Basic understanding of:
- Semiconductor fundamentals
- Analog circuits
- Electronic measurements
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and test techniques.
- Basic programming experience in one or more of the following:
- Python
- C/C++
- MATLAB
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Travel Time:
No TravelPhysical Attributes:
Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:
80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking, 100% inside.Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Basic understanding of semiconductor fundamentals
- Basic understanding of analog circuits
- Basic understanding of electronic measurements
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and test techniques (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal generators)
- Basic programming experience in one or more: Python, C/C++, MATLAB
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage starts on the first day, and some sites provide on‑site clinics and fitness centers. Health insurance is characterized as generally positive and, in some cases, low‑cost.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount and look‑back and broad‑based RSUs are available to employees. Active participation and company disclosures indicate these equity programs are widely accessible.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is offered across U.S. locations. Employer‑verified listings and location pages corroborate the availability of retirement benefits.
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Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.
