Device Engineer Internships
Device engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software and Artificial Intelligence, with Tesla, Argmax, and Micron Technology among the employers posting roles now.
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Device Engineer Intern to support semiconductor technology development, device characterization, and data analysis activities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in analog, mixed-signal, high-voltage, and power semiconductor technologies while working alongside experienced device engineers.
The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving electrical characterization, device modeling, process evaluation, and technology development. The assigned project will be tailored to the candidate's academic background, technical interests, and experience level. Interns will receive direct mentorship from senior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams across process integration, product engineering, design, reliability, and characterization groups.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor device characterization and technology development.
- Exposure to advanced analog, mixed-signal, high-voltage, and power semiconductor technologies.
- Mentorship from experienced device engineers and technical leaders.
- Experience working in a cross-functional product development environment.
- Opportunity to present project results to engineering teams and management.
Job Functions
- Support characterization and evaluation of semiconductor devices including MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, and high-voltage devices.
- Analyze silicon test data and identify trends related to device performance, variability, reliability, and process changes.
- Develop scripts and automation tools using Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar software to improve data analysis efficiency.
- Assist in the design and execution of characterization experiments at wafer level and package level.
- Support technology development activities including process transfers, technology benchmarking, and device optimization.
- Generate technical reports, data summaries, and presentations for engineering reviews.
- Collaborate with Device Engineering, Process Integration, Product Engineering, Reliability, Design, Modeling, and Manufacturing teams.
- Conduct literature reviews and technical investigations to support ongoing development projects.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Basic understanding of semiconductor device physics and electronic circuits.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, MATLAB, Python, JMP, or similar software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or project experience in semiconductor devices, microelectronics, IC fabrication, or solid-state physics.
- Experience with laboratory measurements and electronic test equipment.
- Familiarity with semiconductor characterization techniques and data analysis methods.
- Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages.
- Knowledge of device simulation tools such as TCAD, SPICE, or related modeling tools.
- Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting technical findings.
Travel Time:
No TravelPhysical Attributes:
Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:
Regular business hours; 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walkingPay Range:
Find information about all our benefits at the link below:Benefits of working at Microchip
The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $19.00 - $30.00.*- Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Device Engineer Intern to support semiconductor technology development, device characterization, and data analysis activities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in analog, mixed-signal, high-voltage, and power semiconductor technologies while working alongside experienced device engineers.
The successful candidate will contribute to projects involving electrical characterization, device modeling, process evaluation, and technology development. The assigned project will be tailored to the candidate's academic background, technical interests, and experience level. Interns will receive direct mentorship from senior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams across process integration, product engineering, design, reliability, and characterization groups.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor device characterization and technology development.
- Exposure to advanced analog, mixed-signal, high-voltage, and power semiconductor technologies.
- Mentorship from experienced device engineers and technical leaders.
- Experience working in a cross-functional product development environment.
- Opportunity to present project results to engineering teams and management.
Job Functions
- Support characterization and evaluation of semiconductor devices including MOSFETs, bipolar transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, and high-voltage devices.
- Analyze silicon test data and identify trends related to device performance, variability, reliability, and process changes.
- Develop scripts and automation tools using Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar software to improve data analysis efficiency.
- Assist in the design and execution of characterization experiments at wafer level and package level.
- Support technology development activities including process transfers, technology benchmarking, and device optimization.
- Generate technical reports, data summaries, and presentations for engineering reviews.
- Collaborate with Device Engineering, Process Integration, Product Engineering, Reliability, Design, Modeling, and Manufacturing teams.
- Conduct literature reviews and technical investigations to support ongoing development projects.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Basic understanding of semiconductor device physics and electronic circuits.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, MATLAB, Python, JMP, or similar software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or project experience in semiconductor devices, microelectronics, IC fabrication, or solid-state physics.
- Experience with laboratory measurements and electronic test equipment.
- Familiarity with semiconductor characterization techniques and data analysis methods.
- Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages.
- Knowledge of device simulation tools such as TCAD, SPICE, or related modeling tools.
- Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting technical findings.
Travel Time:
No TravelPhysical Attributes:
Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:
Regular business hours; 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walkingPay Range:
Find information about all our benefits at the link below:Benefits of working at Microchip
The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $19.00 - $30.00.*- Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Device Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Device Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting cycle suggests
Large employers recruit summer device engineer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates. Tracking both cycles means you are not locked out of structured programs by the time you start looking.
Build a portfolio before you need it
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so your design or CAD portfolio, documented schematics, and hardware project write-ups become the primary evidence recruiters use to assess you. Two or three complete, well-documented projects with the tools named and results shown carry more weight than a list of coursework alone.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus fairs surface structured 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 at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what any single campus channel covers.
Practice the technical screen out loud before you apply
Device engineer intern interviews typically involve a technical screen covering circuits, materials, fabrication concepts, or component-level problem solving. Practice walking through your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land on the right result.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many large semiconductor, hardware, and electronics companies run cohort-based device engineer internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have clearer return-offer pipelines than ad hoc intern hiring. Identify the ones that match your skills and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the device engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles that do not fit your situation before you even read the job description.
Device Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a device engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For device engineer candidates, the concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a design or CAD portfolio, schematic work, or documented hardware projects. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a device engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For device engineer interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing decisions made well before your end date. Position for one by owning your project outcomes and communicating interest early, without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for device engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer device engineer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season gives you the widest window.
Are device engineer internships paid?
Most professional device 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 companies and rare at larger ones, though academic co-ops structured through universities sometimes follow different terms.
What should a device engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Highlight two or three complete, documented projects, naming the tools and components used and linking to a design or CAD portfolio, schematics, or published project write-ups so reviewers can assess your technical approach directly. Add relevant coursework in circuits, materials, or fabrication, keep the whole document to one page, and put the strongest project at the top.
Are there remote device engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the device engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide what works for your situation, and use the work-type filter to see only the listings that match before you start applying.
Can international students get device 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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