Engineering Intern - Automation Tools Development for UWB
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Engineering Intern - Automation Tools Development for UWB
Role Summary
6-month internship within the Secure Transaction and Identification product line focused on Ultra Wide Band (UWB) integrated circuits used in mobile and IoT systems. The role supports development of an automated validation and calibration testbench for UWB ICs.
You will work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, multicultural team to design software to operate a robot arm, acquire measurement data, and perform post-processing.
Experience Level
Entry-level - internship for a final-year Bachelor's student. 6-month duration.
Responsibilities
The intern will implement and validate an automated test setup and supporting software. Key tasks include:
- Define and develop an automated test bench for calibration and validation of UWB integrated circuits.
- Develop software (Python) to control a robot arm to specified positions.
- Acquire, log, and post-process measurement data from test runs.
- Integrate test sequences with measurement equipment and existing validation workflows.
- Collaborate with engineers, report results, and document procedures and findings.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and attributes:
- Proficient in Python development and scripting for automation.
- Interest in automation and test engineering for hardware validation.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural engineering team.
- Motivation to learn new technologies and practical engineering skills.
- Good command of English, written and spoken.
Education Requirements
Final-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (required). The posting specifies a bachelor’s program specialization in Computer Sciences; no alternative degree or equivalent-experience language was provided.
About the Company
Company: NXP Semiconductors
Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.
