Intern- Engineering (Product Engineering)

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await! Job Description: Role SummaryWe are seeking a motivated Power, Analog and Mixed-Signal IC Product Engineering Intern to support the product engineering team in the characterization, validation, debug, and release of power management, analog, and mixed-signal integrated circuits products. This internship provides hands-on exposure to silicon bring-up, bench validation, test automation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with design, test, quality, and manufacturing teams. The intern will contribute to real semiconductor products and help improve product performance, validation efficiency, and manufacturability through both manual and automated bench testing. Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with silicon characterization of power, analog, and mixed-signal ICs Support product validation, bring-up, and debug activities in the lab Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for bench validation and measurement workflows Help automate repetitive validation tasks using tools such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar scripting environments Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, parametric shifts, and yield issues Support root cause analysis and coordination of failure analysis efforts Create and maintain test reports, characterization summaries, scripts, and engineering documentation Work with design, test, applications, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve product issues Assist in defining and executing bench, lab, and system-level tests Support correlation between ATE, bench measurements, and simulation or specification targets Help evaluate product behavior across process, voltage, temperature, and load conditions Contribute to continuous improvement of validation methodologies, automation frameworks, and debug workflows Requirements/Qualifications: Required QualificationsCurrently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Microelectronics Power Electronics Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Or a related field Strong interest in power management, analog circuits, mixed-signal ICs, and test automation Basic understanding of: analog and power circuits semiconductor devices control loops measurement and test principles Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and technical documentation Good problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment Preferred QualificationsCoursework or project experience in: power electronics analog circuits mixed-signal systems semiconductor testing Familiarity with lab equipment such as: oscilloscopes electronic loads power supplies DMMs function generators logic analyzers Exposure to programming or scripting tools such as: Python MATLAB LabVIEW Test automation frameworks or instrument control libraries Basic familiarity with ATE, bench debug, or characterization workflows Understanding of datasheets, specifications, and validation methods Knowledge of DC-DC converters, LDOs, references, op amps, or similar power/analog building blocks Interest in improving engineering productivity through automation Key SkillsAnalytical thinking Attention to detail Data interpretation Debugging mindset Programming/scripting Communication Teamwork Documentation Learning agility Travel Time: No Travel Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical 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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster. To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.