Americas Customer Application Support Internship -… at NXP… · Novi

Summary: NXP Semiconductors is a leading company in the field of AI and secure edge intelligence. They are seeking a highly motivated intern to join their Customer Application Support team, where the individual will assist in integrating advanced silicon technology into various applications while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: - Assist with prototyping, debugging, and testing on evaluation boards and bench setups - Support software bring-up activities such as building/running examples, basic porting, and creating small proof-of-concepts - Help investigate issues by collecting logs, reproducing problems, and documenting findings for the team - Collaborate with cross-functional team members and track tasks to completion with guidance from a mentor - Create clear documentation (setup notes, test results, short how-tos) and help with internal knowledge sharing - Shadow customer interactions and help prepare technical materials (slides, demos, FAQs) that support customer success - Receive structured onboarding, mentorship from experienced engineers, and opportunities to grow your skills through real projects - Work closely with FAEs and partner teams (R&D, marketing, sales) to deliver customer-focused solutions and learn best practices Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field - Experience with embedded systems through coursework, personal projects, labs, or prior internships - Programming experience in C and/or C++ (Python a plus) - Exposure to common hardware/software interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C) and interest in learning more - Strong communication skills and comfort explaining technical topics to teammates - Curiosity and a hands-on approach to debugging (reading logs, using basic lab tools, and following a structured problem-solving process) - Availability to work onsite in Novi, MI Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with ARM Cortex-M/Cortex-A concepts - Exposure to an RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) through classes or projects - Basic familiarity with Linux development environments - Interest in automotive electronics (coursework or projects a plus) - Customer-facing mindset (enjoys helping others troubleshoot and learn) Required Skills: Embedded Systems, C Programming, C++ Programming, Python Programming, Hardware Interfaces – UART, Hardware Interfaces – SPI, Hardware Interfaces – I2C, Debugging Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer