Applications Engineering Intern

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive, passionate, and detail-oriented intern to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on leveraging Python-based tools for post-audio data processing, optimizing workflows, and supporting data collection and analysis efforts. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about learning, problem-solving, and collaborating on impactful real-world projects that integrate data processing, visualization, and scripting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and enhance the existing codebase on Python for post-audio data processing, including integration of information from diverse file formats (e.g., sound recordings (wav), Excel, and text files).
• Develop tools for data visualization to streamline data selection and splitting.
• Document workflows, assumptions, and updates to ensure clarity, reproducibility, and maintainability.
• Perform data collection activities and contribute to experimental setups.
• Ensure all data is collected/organized/store properly.
• Identify opportunities for system optimization and propose or implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: 2nd or 3rd-year undergraduate students (CS, Mechanical Engineering, EE).
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB, with experience in quality scripting and function writing, handling and combining large-scale datasets from multiple sources. Able to generate well-organized and efficient code.
• Basic understanding of time-series signal processing (e.g., sampling, FFT, spectrogram).
• Basic or willing to learn knowledge of audio recordings and related processing techniques.
• Experience with code documentation and effective presentation skills. Familiarity with workflow automation and effective data visualization techniques.
• Valid driving license for data collection.
• Familiarity with data collection and data acquisition systems.
• The candidate must be located in Columbia, MD.

Additional Information

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.  

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