About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in hardware and firmware development for Renesas microcontrollers. You will work alongside senior engineers to design, build, and test embedded systems. This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Jose, California, running from May 24 to August 13, 2027.
What you'll do#
- 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 hardware-software integration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of hardware design principles and electronic components.
- Basic knowledge of firmware development using C or C++.
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, function generators, and embedded debug tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
- Preferred: Experience with microcontrollers, RTOS, Python scripting, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), and Git version control.
- Preferred: Graduation by May 2028.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California (100% on-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Pay: $31.25 to $41.50 per hour.
- Benefits: May include sick leave, holiday pay, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
About Renesas Electronics
Renesas Electronics designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions for the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. The company focuses on embedded processing, analog, connectivity, and power products. It operates as a public company with over 10,000 employees. Founded in 2010, the organization maintains its headquarters in Koto-ku, Tokyo.
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