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 the silicon validation automation domain with a special focus on Power Management IC. 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.
Principal Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize advanced laboratory test setups for complex silicon evaluation
Develop automated validation frameworks and measurement scripts using Python.
Validate analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management ICs against electrical, functional, and performance specifications.
Perform data acquisition, statistical analysis, result correlation, and preparation of detailed technical reports.
Collaborate closely with Design, Applications, Firmware, Product and Test Engineers.
Proficiency with any programming language (Python is a plus).
Basic knowledge of power management applications in consumer electronic
Able read board level analog and digital PCB schematics
Good communication skills
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity within multisite and multicultural environments
Excellent command of verbal and written English
Compensation : EUR 1000 gross per month
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
- MSc student in Electronic Engineering
- Proficiency with any programming language
- Basic knowledge of power management applications in consumer electronics
- Ability to read board-level analog and digital PCB schematics
- Good communication skills
- Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity in multisite and multicultural environments
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Python proficiency
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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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