Analog Engineer Internships
Analog engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience designing and testing circuits alongside working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Science & Research, with Plexus, AMETEK, and NEURALINK among the employers posting roles now.
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Pasadena, CA, US, 91107
The Analog & Mixed Signal Design Engineer Intern will support the design and development of mixed signal integrated circuits. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world IC design projects and the opportunity to participate across multiple phases of the design cycle in a collaborative engineering environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in all phases of mixed signal IC development, including specification definition, circuit design, silicon bring-up, and validation.
- Perform detailed circuit analysis, design, simulation, and verification of mixed-signal and mixed-mode circuits.
- Support layout review, post-layout verification, and design-for-test activities.
- Assist with laboratory evaluation and characterization of silicon using industry-standard test equipment.
- Document design results and clearly communicate findings to the broader design team.
Position Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or actively pursuing one of these degrees).
- Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
- Experience with IC design CAD tools for schematic capture and simulation.
- Hands-on lab experience with equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with mixed signal verification and basic layout concepts.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn across a broad range of technical topics.
About Us:
Forza Silicon is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Founded in 2001, Forza Silicon has established itself as an innovator and industry leader in the field of mixed-signal IC and CMOS imaging designs that have set the standard of the possible. Forza Silicon designs custom and off‑the‑shelf CMOS image sensors for high‑speed, low‑noise, and specialty applications across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, scientific and media markets. Leveraging decades of experience, we deliver advanced imaging solutions enabling customers to push beyond conventional sensor performance. Forza has grown to where today the company employs one of the industry’s largest and most experienced independent CMOS imaging engineering teams. To learn more about Forza Silicon, please go to www.forzasilicon.com.
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Compensation
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
Pasadena, CA, US, 91107
The Analog & Mixed Signal Design Engineer Intern will support the design and development of mixed signal integrated circuits. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world IC design projects and the opportunity to participate across multiple phases of the design cycle in a collaborative engineering environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in all phases of mixed signal IC development, including specification definition, circuit design, silicon bring-up, and validation.
- Perform detailed circuit analysis, design, simulation, and verification of mixed-signal and mixed-mode circuits.
- Support layout review, post-layout verification, and design-for-test activities.
- Assist with laboratory evaluation and characterization of silicon using industry-standard test equipment.
- Document design results and clearly communicate findings to the broader design team.
Position Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (or actively pursuing one of these degrees).
- Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit fundamentals.
- Experience with IC design CAD tools for schematic capture and simulation.
- Hands-on lab experience with equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with mixed signal verification and basic layout concepts.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn across a broad range of technical topics.
About Us:
Forza Silicon is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Founded in 2001, Forza Silicon has established itself as an innovator and industry leader in the field of mixed-signal IC and CMOS imaging designs that have set the standard of the possible. Forza Silicon designs custom and off‑the‑shelf CMOS image sensors for high‑speed, low‑noise, and specialty applications across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, scientific and media markets. Leveraging decades of experience, we deliver advanced imaging solutions enabling customers to push beyond conventional sensor performance. Forza has grown to where today the company employs one of the industry’s largest and most experienced independent CMOS imaging engineering teams. To learn more about Forza Silicon, please go to www.forzasilicon.com.
#LI-JM5
Compensation
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
Analog Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Analog Engineer Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large employers in semiconductors, aerospace, and defense open analog engineer internship applications the fall before a summer start. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs are already closed. Set a calendar reminder for August and start identifying target companies before your peers do.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for analog engineer interns weigh documented project work heavily because most applicants have thin work histories. Collect two or three completed projects, circuit schematics, SPICE simulation files, PCB layouts, or lab reports, and make them easy to share through a GitHub repository or a personal design portfolio linked from your resume.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never appear at a fair.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Analog engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering circuit analysis, amplifier design, or signal integrity fundamentals. Practice solving problems out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land the right answer.
Target structured internship programs at larger companies
Many major semiconductor and electronics companies run cohort-based analog engineering internship programs designed specifically to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often come with mentorship and project assignments built in. Identify the ones that match your background and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the analog engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing openings. Filtering by work type and location up front means you spend your time on roles you can actually accept rather than sorting through listings that don't fit your situation.
Analog Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an analog engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For analog engineer candidates, a documented project portfolio, circuit schematics, simulation files, or lab reports that show your design process, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an analog engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For analog engineer interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real design work, available headcount on the team, and how early return-offer decisions get made in that company's cycle. Treat the internship as an audition worth giving your best effort, without building your plans around a specific outcome.
When should I apply for analog engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and major consumer electronics firms, recruit summer analog engineer interns the preceding fall, with application windows opening in August and September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly is worth the habit.
Are analog engineer internships paid?
Most professional analog engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established employers but do appear occasionally at startups or through academic credit arrangements, so read each listing carefully.
What should an analog engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools and software you used, SPICE simulators, PCB layout tools, lab instruments, and link to or reference where the work can be seen, such as a GitHub repository, a design portfolio, or a lab report. Add relevant coursework in circuits, electronics, or signals, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote analog engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the analog engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Filter by work type at the start of your search so you are only reviewing positions you can actually accept.
Can international students get analog engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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