Intern, Analog Mixed-Signal ASIC Automation/Characterization - Spring 2026

Job Summary

The candidate will support lab automation and characterization of Analog and Mixed-Signal ASICs for pSemi’s products. Product lines include communication protocols and sensor products.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• Lab Automation: Automate lab characterization in Python, C#, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
• Product characterization: Measure, analyze, and document product performance data
• Design Validation: Convert digital test sequences to program the ASIC in the lab and collect measurements and post-process results

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• Good knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C#, LabVIEW, MATLAB
• Solid understanding of basic circuit theory
• Familiarity with general lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, pattern generators
• Knowledge of analog/mixed-signal and digital circuits
• Desire to work in the IC Characterization Lab environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NI TestStand software
• Knowledge of digital RTL languages such as Verilog
• Knowledge of R and SQL
• Strength in documentation clarity and completeness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet product requirements on schedule
• Hands-on use of lab equipment to validate performance
• Willingness to go beyond what’s required

Minimum Education Requirements

• Fulltime enrollment in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent (must be completing 3+ year) or MSEE candidate

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.