Field Applications Engineering Intern

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic intern to join the Field Application Engineering team at Renesas Electronics in San Jose, California . The internship's primary focus will be on developing system level solutions using Renesas MCU, Connectivity, Analog and Power technologies. You will work with different types of architectures and explore their advantages in real-world applications. This internship offers a pathway to a career as an Associate Field Applications Engineer at Renesas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Exploration: Work with multiple architectures, including:
  • Fully programmable mixed-signal ICs
  • MCUs interfacing with power discrete such as gate drivers and MOSFETs
• System Evaluation and Testing: Implement algorithms and evaluate their performance (e.g., power efficiency, controllability, accuracy) and system cost.
• Hardware Integration: Optimize the integration of the control algorithms with Renesas’ solutions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Generate technical reports on the outcomes of tests and provide insights into the strengths and challenges of each architecture.

Qualifications

Educational Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Good understanding of analog electronics and power management principles.
• Experience or coursework in embedded systems, MCUs, and programmable mixed-signal ICs.
• Curiosity-driven and a desire to understand how different applications work.
• Eagerness to experiment with different hardware and software configurations to find optimal solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.

What You’ll Gain:

• Technical Expertise: Develop hands-on experience working with Microcontroller, Analog and power architectures.
• Practical Exposure: Learn from experienced engineers while contributing to real-world projects involving cutting-edge Renesas products.
• Professional Growth: Build your professional network and gain valuable industry experience with a leading semiconductor company.

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 21,000 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. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

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.