Electrical Engineering Intern

Semtech•San Jose, CA

2d•$26 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

Semtech Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and technically advanced intern to join our MEMS & Solutions Department for Summer 2026. This internship offers a unique and hands-on opportunity to contribute directly to silicon verification and characterization activities for Semtech's cutting-edge MEMS-based sensing and mixed-signal semiconductor products.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program completing your 4th year (Senior standing) by Summer 2026, or enrolled in a PhD program in Electrical Engineering or related field strongly preferred
Required major: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related technical field
Focus area in analog/mixed-signal VLSI, embedded systems, or semiconductor design strongly preferred
Strong foundation in analog electronics, analog CMOS design, and VLSI design — required
Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre simulation — required
Hands-on experience with embedded C firmware development on microcontroller platforms (STM32, ARM Cortex-M, PIC, MSP430) — required
Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and automation — required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work through ambiguous technical challenges
Detail-oriented with excellent technical documentation and communication abilities
Self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently as well as collaboratively
Intellectual curiosity and passion for semiconductor design and silicon engineering
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog and FPGA design — strongly preferred
Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras) — strongly preferred
Familiarity with RF & microwave circuit design and digital signal processing (DSP) — a plus
Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, LTSpice, Keysight ADS) — a plus
Knowledge of C++, Java, or Assembly programming — a plus
Bilingual in English and Mandarin — a plus

Responsibilities

Silicon Verification & Characterization Support silicon bring-up, verification, and characterization of new MEMS and mixed-signal semiconductor devices
Develop and execute test plans for characterizing analog and mixed-signal circuit performance including gain, bandwidth, noise, linearity, and power consumption
Utilize lab instruments including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators to measure and validate silicon performance against design specifications
Analyze characterization data and generate detailed reports summarizing findings, anomalies, and recommendations for design iteration
Analog & Mixed-Signal Circuit Evaluation Apply knowledge of analog CMOS design principles to evaluate and validate MEMS sensor interface circuits and mixed-signal front-end designs
Support evaluation of operational transconductance amplifiers, class AB output stages, and other analog building blocks in silicon
Use simulation tools including Cadence Virtuoso and Spectre to compare measured silicon performance against pre-silicon simulations
Identify and document performance deviations between simulated and measured results
Firmware & Embedded Systems Support Develop and maintain embedded C firmware to support silicon evaluation platforms and automated test routines
Support integration of MEMS sensor devices with microcontroller-based evaluation boards using STM32, ARM Cortex-M, or similar platforms
Write scripts in Python or MATLAB to automate data collection, analysis, and reporting for characterization test sequences
Support FPGA-based evaluation platforms using VHDL or Verilog as needed
Machine Learning & Data Analysis Apply machine learning techniques to analyze large characterization datasets and identify patterns, anomalies, and optimization opportunities
Leverage experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras to support data-driven analysis of silicon performance data
Develop automated data processing pipelines to streamline characterization workflows and improve engineering productivity
Documentation & Cross-functional Collaboration Generate clear and comprehensive technical documentation including test plans, characterization reports, and design observations
Present findings and project updates to MEMS & Solutions engineering team and stakeholders
Collaborate with design, test, and applications engineering teams to support overall product development objectives