Automotive Microprocessor Test Engineer Intern - Fall 2026

Have you taken apart a smartphone or computer? Have you explored every menu on a new piece of software except the Help menu? Did you ever wonder how to speed up the microprocessor in your laptop? This is the kind of person who becomes a successful Test Engineer at NXP Semiconductor. We want someone who sees a problem and wants to solve it. We want someone who is observant of small details that might explain a problem. We want someone who always looks for alternative ways to do things faster, cheaper, or better. We want someone who says "I can write a piece of software to do that". What is a Test Engineer? Here's the job's mission: guarantee that the millions of transistors in a microprocessor are working and will continue to work for the next five years under any environmental conditions, and you must do it faster than it takes most laptops to boot up. In this career you will learn the finer points of going from an idea for the next NXP microprocessor to having a fully qualified product shipping millions of units per month. You will work with very smart people with multiple specialties to understand what makes a microprocessor work, and more importantly what causes them to fail. You will draw upon your classwork for microprocessor architecture, logic design, design simulation, analog circuitry, CMOS transistor device physics, high frequency signal propagation, programming, statistics, and many other areas. You may not know our products but you have probably used them daily. NXP's microprocessors are found throughout today’s smartest cars. Job Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (December 2026 or later graduates considered) Knowledge of integrated circuits Microcontroller or microprocessor knowledge Strong software skills in some of the following areas; C/C++, Python, JavaScript, Visual Basic, or .NET. Basic experience with Linux Some course work experience with VHDL/Verilog simulations Familiarity with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) a plus Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-e41b NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.