Product Engineering Intern

TLDR

As a Product Engineering Intern, you'll analyze production data and enhance yield for mixed-signal and power integrated circuits in the automotive market.

Summer 2026 Internship - May 26 - August 14

Must be currently enrolled full time in a university degree program pursing a bachelors or masters degree.  3rd year or higher. Must not have graduated before September 2026.

San Jose, CA - hybrid

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Product Engineering Intern.

Renesas Electronics is a leading provider of integrated circuits, for a wide range of applications, including smartphone, automotive, computing & storage and the IoT. Company headquartered in Tokyo with a global sales, R&D and marketing organization.

As part of our Internship program continued growth, we are offering the Fixed term Product Engineering Internship position for students during summer vacation.

Product Engineer ensures manufactured integrated circuits meet all necessary requirements before they reach the customer. You will be involved in variety of cross functional tasks to ramp up and sustain mass production of Mixed-signal and Power integrated circuits for industrial and automotive markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze production and test data, identify yield losses and/or potentials
  • Communication with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues
  • Take part in yield enhancement and Failure Analysis activities
  • Hold lot disposition based on technical assessment of test data
  • Support product qualification (HTOL, bHAST, ESD, LU etc.) and electrical parameter assessment (Characterization)
  • Learn applicable standards and internal quality procedures

Must be currently enrolled full time in a university degree program pursing a bachelors or masters degree.  3rd year or higher. Must not have graduated before September 2026.

  • Basic knowledge of Analog and Digital Electronics
  • Basic programming skills (Python, C#, VBA, R or similar)
  • Basic knowledge of Statistical Data Analysis techniques
  • Intermediate English both written and spoken
  • Good communication skills and positive attitude
  • Fast learner

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $29.75/hr - $41.50/hr. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that the final offer amount, including any applicable bonuses, will be dependent on geographic location, relevant experience, and skillset of the candidate. 

Interns may be eligible for certain Company-provided benefits, which can include sick leave, holiday pay, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility and specific benefits will be provided in accordance with Company policy and applicable law. 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

  • Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  
  • Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 
  • Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

Renesas Electronics delivers comprehensive embedded semiconductor solutions, specializing in microcontrollers, analog products, and system-on-chip technologies. Targeting sectors such as automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT, Renesas stands out for its extensive product portfolio and commitment to enhancing user experiences through innovation.

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