Test Engineering Intern

Description

Internship Title: Test Engineering Intern

Team: Test Engineering

Location: San Jose, CA

Role Description:

Internship Summary, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

Summary:

The Test Engineering Intern will support development, characterization, and validation of mixed‑signal and digital semiconductor devices. The intern will work closely with senior test engineers on tasks involving ATE test development, load‑board hardware bring‑up, lab measurements, and data analysis. This role is designed to give hands‑on exposure to real production‑level workflows including test automation, debug methodology, and hardware validation processes.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, has strong fundamentals in circuits and digital logic, and is eager to learn practical lab and ATE skills. Basic knowledge of C++ is required.

Responsibilities:

- ATE test development — Assist in writing, modifying, and debugging test programs for device characterization and validation.

- Load‑board bring‑up — Support schematic review, continuity checks, signal verification, and functional validation of new load‑board designs.

- Lab measurements — Perform bench measurements using oscilloscopes & DMMs under engineer supervision.

- Data analysis — Analyze test results and summarize findings.

- Debug support — Assist in root‑cause investigations for test failures, measurement discrepancies or hardware issues.

- Documentation — Maintain clear documentation of test procedures, measurement setups, and results.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

-Understand semiconductor debug fundamentals.

- Get familiar with datasheets and other technical documents.

- Learn Cadence HW developments tools.

- Understand fundamentals of ATE testers, instruments, oscilloscopes and meters.

- Learn how to apply C++ coding

-Get trained in JIRA, Confluence and Bitbucket.

- Develop Interpersonal and communications skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Skills: EE fundamentals – capacitors, resistors, inductors, regulators, Op-Amps, C++ etc.

Preferred Skills: Python scripting

Education Level: 3rdyear college undergraduate (or in MS/PhD program)

Field(s) of Study: EE or related.

Additional Information

• This position is based in San Jose, CA and requires reliable transportation to and from the workplace.
• Please note that housing, relocation assistance, and accommodation are not provided for this internship.
• Candidates are responsible for securing their own lodging and travel arrangements.

Power Integrations is committed to building teams that drive innovation and therefore review a range of factors when determining compensation.  The hourly pay range for this internship is $32 to $34. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, qualifications and work location.  

The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for this intern in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.