Electrical Engineering Intern at Semtech in San Jose, CA

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Duration: Summer 2026

Job Summary:

Semtech Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and technically advanced 4th Year / Senior-level undergraduate or Master-level 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.

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 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

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
• Familiar with Xilinx, Altera, and related simulation so

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program completing your 4th year (Senior standing) by March 2026, or enrolled in a Master program in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Required major: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related technical field
• Focus area on analog/mixed-signal VLSI, embedded systems, or semiconductor design strongly preferred

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundation in VLSI design and DSP — required
• Proficiency in XCELIUM 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
• Knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog and FPGA design — strongly preferred
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras) — strongly preferred
• Experience with C, C++, Java, Python, or Assembly programming — a must
• Experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, LTSpice, Keysight ADS) — a plus

Soft Skills:

• 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

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is USD $26/hr - $41/hr.  There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.