100% onsite in San Jose, CA - local candidates preferred - no relocation provided
Summer 2026 Intern - May - August -12 weeks
We are looking for a motivated System Engineer Intern to join our team.
This role offers hands-on experience in hardware and firmware development for Renesas microcontrollers.
You will work closely with senior engineers to design, develop, and test embedded systems for cutting-edge applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in hardware design and testing for embedded systems.Support firmware development for microcontrollers and embedded platforms.Develop and maintain device drivers for custom hardware.Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and documentation of system components.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
Experience with microcontrollers.Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS).Knowledge of Python for scripting and automation.Understanding of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).The expected hourly pay range for this position is $31.25/hr - $41.50. 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:
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.
Read Less100% onsite in San Jose, CA - local candidates preferred - no relocation provided
Summer 2026 Intern - May - August -12 weeks
We are looking for a motivated System Engineer Intern - ROS to join our team.
This role offers hands-on experience in hardware and firmware development, Linux driver programming, and robotics systems integration using ROS (Robot Operating System).
You will work closely with senior engineers to design, develop, and test embedded systems for cutting-edge applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in hardware design and testing for embedded systems.Support firmware development for microcontrollers and embedded platforms.Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for custom hardware.Contribute to ROS-based robotics projects, including sensor integration and control algorithms.Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and documentation of system components.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
Experience with microcontrollers and microprocessors (ARM).Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS).Knowledge of Python for scripting and automation.Understanding of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).The expected hourly pay range for this position is $31.25/hr - $41.50. 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:
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.
Read LessAbout the team: As part of Renesas’s Infrastructure Power Business, you will contribute to the development of our next-generation digital power management ICs. These are mixed-signal, MCU-based SOC designs that power cloud computing in the datacenter.
What we need: We are seeking a Mixed-Signal DFT Engineer to ensure efficient, high-coverage, testability for analog and mixed-signal designs.
What you will do:
Own the test plan for all analog and mixed signal contentEnsure integrity in observability and controllability of each design block to/from the pins of the partEnsure all blocks can be tested in a timely mannerEnsure as many blocks as possible can be tested in parallel on-chip with minimal tester interactionEnsure calibration and trim routines can be efficiently generatedCreate definitions and procedures for block testing that can be used for ATE test generationSpecify test, trim and calibration requirements for analog circuits blocks such as PLLs, DLLs, ADCs and DAC’sTest interfacesLogic controlsSelf-test and firmware-based test routinesModify block schematics and behavioral models as needed to implement testability featuresWrite Firmware to exercise test routinesSimulate test routines to demonstrate adherence to parametric block specs with process, voltage, temperature variations and noiseBench testing of test patterns and firmware prior to transfer to ATECoordinate with other Engineering disciplinesDesign to ensure DFT approach is effective and efficient (silicon area cost < test time savings)Firmware to ensure trim procedures can be efficiently uploaded and run at testVerification to ensure all functions and trims can be tested using firmware/DFT test modesATE Test to ensure all test hardware requirements are correct and up to date, and to ensure that DFT simulations are easily transferable to ATE methodsQualificationsRenesas 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:
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.
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