Digital Physical Design Intern - Summer 2027

NXP Semiconductors • Austin, TX

18h

About The Position

This internship focuses on contributing to physical design activities, including layout implementation, checks, and design data preparation, under the guidance of senior engineers. Interns will assist with timing, power, quality, or rule-check related tasks using standard engineering tools and methods. The role involves collaborating with design, verification, and methodology teams to resolve routine issues and improve design quality. Additionally, interns will help document design flows, results, and lessons learned for project use, contributing to structured execution, technical learning, and successful project milestones. This is a summer internship opportunity for students pursuing a degree in a related field.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Familiar with role-related engineering, design, verification, programming, or lab tools; willingness to learn quickly is important.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Must be returning to school or graduating at the conclusion of the internship term. If graduating prior to July 2027, apply to Entry Level full-time roles.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience from lab work, design projects, internships, coursework, or student competitions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to physical design activities such as layout implementation, checks, and design data preparation under guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist with timing, power, quality, or rule-check related tasks using standard engineering tools and methods.
• Work with design, verification, and methodology teams to resolve routine issues and improve design quality.
• Help document design flows, results, and lessons learned for project use.
• Contribute to structured execution, technical learning, and successful project milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern