Internship - Automotive Analog/Mixed-Signal Design

The future starts here Ready to join NXP?

Automotive is one of the core markets for NXP. Our high performance mixed signal technologies for Automotive applications create new ways to make cars cleaner, safer, more comfortable, and more fun. Our industry-leading in-vehicle network and sensor systems save fuel and step-up reliability and dynamics, while our RF keyless entry/go and connected key solutions add convenience and security. We consistently deliver audio and connectivity solutions that rival the best in home entertainment. Our focused R&D investments, our competencies in RF, Analog, and Digital Processing, and our relentless commitment to quality and excellence make us a long-term partner in automotive. NXP's technology expertise enables delivery of innovative, easy-to-implement solutions that are tailored to our customers' needs.

Your team

One of the mega trends is the evolution towards self-driving cars. Product Line In-Vehicle Networking is enabling this by bringing high-speed, CAN, LIN, Flexray and Ethernet-based data communication into the cars. Do you like to work on an internship or thesis related to the next generation In-Vehicle Networking products, in a demanding market with extreme high standards for quality? Are you a trouble shooter, have a hands-on mentality and are eager to find any issue in a new design before it gets at our customers?

For our Product Line in Vehicle Networking in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, we are looking for an Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Intern.

Your Responsibilities

As designer in the design team, you will participate in translating requirements for modules and/or products into a mixed signal circuit design topology and implementation for In-Vehicle Networking transceivers, supporting CAN, LIN and 10BaseT1S bus systems. You will work on a mixed signal circuit task that is specific for transceiver products. These products are developed in high voltage Bipolar/CMOS/DMOS -SOI processes and should meet very strict automotive requirements on EMC, very low power design and lifetime profiles at extreme temperatures.

You will work in a cross-functional project team and will be coached in working in (scrum-)teams, collaborating in a common design environment and adopting all principles for maturing circuit design for zero-defects.

What's in it for you

• Ability to develop your skills (technical, soft skills, communication, etc.)
• Gaining experience in a multinational and diverse environment
• Possibility to become part of NXP's Young Professional Talent Pool
• Working on real assignments which contribute to NXP's objectives

Your Profile

We are looking for a student with an interest for Analog/Mixed-Signal Design with the following qualifications/skills:

• BSc in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related field with an emphasis on IC design
• Affinity with the state of art analog design/verification flow and tools, preferably with Cadence tooling
• Quality mindset is a must have, experience with Automotive grade & quality design is a pre
• Creative and positive mindset
• Flexible and eager for new challenges beyond the skills already acquired
• Excellent communication in English, both verbal and written
• Desire for a career in IC design/Semiconductor industry

Duration

This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) with a duration of about 3-6 months . Please note that in order to be considered for an internship/working student, you need to be registered as a student during the entire period.

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world. We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world's most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live. If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are, we kindly invite you to apply. After a screening based on your profile you can be expected to have a video interview with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by business.

What Can You Expect?

Development opportunities: 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 provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with two additional sites (Nijmegen, Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D, manufacturing, product development, business operations, legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the Netherlands, such as our Christmas parties and International Walking Day. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in NXP. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.

What's Next?

If you're excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact, Chanchal Sharma, Talent Acquisition Specialist on

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