Intern, Application Engineer

Location: Edinburgh, gb

Job Description

Support silicon evaluation and applications engineering activities to contribute to product development and successful product deployment. This internship provides hands-on experience working with real silicon devices, evaluation boards, laboratory equipment, and automated measurement systems. The intern will work alongside experienced Applications Engineers, supporting device evaluation, data analysis, debugging, and development of evaluation collateral.

Responsibilities: 

• Support silicon device evaluation at chip and board level under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with the setup, execution, and documentation of laboratory measurements and evaluation activities.
• Collect, analyse, and present measurement data, highlighting unexpected behaviour or potential issues.
•  Assist with debugging device, board, and test setup issues.
• Support the development of evaluation collateral, including test reports, measurement procedures, and test setups.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of software and scripts used for automated measurements.
• Use standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multi meters, power supplies, electronic loads, and other measurement instruments.
• Follow established evaluation methodologies and good laboratory practices. · Work with Applications, Design, and Test Engineering teams to support product evaluation and issue investigation.
• Participate in technical discussions and design or evaluation reviews where appropriate.
• Contribute ideas for improving test methods, automation, and team efficiency

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant university project work, laboratory experience, or personal electronics projects would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting 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 law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.