Internship - Embedded Systems Engineer
Infineon•San Jose, CA
•$27 - $37•Onsite
About The Position
This is a great opportunity to work on a cutting-edge technology like Type-C and USB-PD. Infineon offers an overview solution in this space. The role involves developing and customizing firmware for reference designs and Infineon USB-PD controller solutions, validating firmware and hardware against customer requirements, and performing interoperability and compliance tests for USB-C and USB-PD ecosystems. Additionally, the role includes writing application notes and example usage guides, debugging interfaces and power circuits using lab equipment, and documenting test results and findings.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
- Practical experience in embedded system design, microcontroller programming, and board bring‑up preferred
- Experience with oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, power supplies, and common bench instruments
- Familiarity with USB, USB‑PD, Type‑C, I2C, SPI, UART and related protocol troubleshooting
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of analog circuits, switching regulators, LDOs, DC‑DC converters, and power distribution debugging is a bonus
Responsibilities
- Develop and customize firmware for reference designs and Infineon USB‑PD controller solutions
- Validate firmware and hardware against customer requirements and functional specifications
- Perform interoperability and compliance tests on reference and customer designs for USB‑C and USB‑PD ecosystems
- Write clear application notes and example usage guides for Type‑C and USB‑PD applications
- Use oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and other lab equipment to debug interfaces and power circuits during bring‑up
- Record test results, log issues, and communicate findings to engineering and product teams
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
- Proof of legal right to work in the United States
- Verification of satisfactory references
- Successful completion of a background check and drug test
- Signing all on-boarding documents
- Potential for U.S. export license acquisition if applicable
- Commitment to data privacy and identity theft prevention
- Driving decarbonization and digitalization
- Enabling game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT
- Driving innovation and customer success
- Caring for people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals
- Making life easier, safer and greener
- Embracing diversity and inclusion
- Workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity
- Hiring decisions based on skills and experience
- Encouragement to apply even if not meeting every requirement
- Accommodations available during the interview process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
