Intern, Application Engineer

Job Title

Intern, Application Engineer

Role Summary

Join Marvell's Storage Business Group as an Applications Engineering intern supporting evaluation, qualification, and customer-facing validation of storage products. The team works with design, firmware, and customer engineering groups across regions to test performance, automate workflows, and investigate technical issues.

This internship provides hands-on experience in storage technologies, test automation, data analysis, and lab-based engineering under the supervision of experienced engineers.

Experience Level

Entry-level internship. Targeted at current undergraduate or graduate students; no prior professional experience required beyond coursework or lab projects.

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities under engineer supervision:

• Assist in evaluation and characterization of storage products and subsystems.
• Collect, process, and analyze engineering test data using Python and other tools.
• Develop and improve automation scripts to streamline engineering workflows.
• Support laboratory testing activities: setup, execution, and result analysis.
• Help investigate performance trends and participate in root-cause analysis.
• Perform signal integrity, reliability, and performance evaluations under supervision.
• Create data visualizations and technical reports to summarize findings.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and participate in project meetings.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, document test procedures, and support internal tool development.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Currently enrolled student status (internship position - see Education Requirements for details).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic programming knowledge in Python, MATLAB, or a similar language.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese in a professional environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, international team and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment and follow test procedures safely.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled technology may be required; candidates must meet applicable export-control requirements.

Nice-to-have / Preferred:

• Hands-on Python programming experience and scripting for automation.
• Knowledge of digital systems, signal processing, storage systems, or communication systems.
• Experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers.
• Basic familiarity with Linux environments.

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field. The posting specifies student status (ongoing degree) rather than a completed degree; equivalent practical experience is not mentioned.

About the Company

Company: Marvell Technology

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.