Memory Server System Testing Intern
RenesasJob Title
Memory Server System Testing Intern
Role Summary
Assist engineering teams with system-level testing, verification, and troubleshooting of memory server hardware (DIMMs, DDR, I2C/I3C hubs, temperature sensors, and related ICs). Reproduce customer issues, perform functional and performance validation, document results, and help improve test automation and failure-analysis turnaround.
Position is a 2027 Spring internship (January–May) based in San Jose, CA.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship for current students. Must not have graduated before September 2027.
Responsibilities
Work on reproducing and diagnosing field issues, validating product functionality and system performance, and contributing to automation and reporting.
- Assist in system-level testing, duplication, verification, and troubleshooting of customer RMAs involving DIMMs, DDR, I2C/I3C hubs, temperature sensors, and other ICs.
- Collaborate with FAE, Test, Product, QA, DE, and Marketing to understand, reproduce, and resolve reported issues.
- Use servers, client PCs, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and other lab equipment to duplicate issues and run functional and benchmarking tests.
- Document test setups, environments, results, and findings in detailed engineering reports.
- Develop and enhance automated system test scripts to streamline troubleshooting and increase efficiency.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and practical experience.
- Strong understanding of digital and analog circuits, semiconductor devices, and computer architecture principles.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux and memory test application software for system-level memory testing and validation.
- Familiarity with lab equipment and measurement techniques for silicon validation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, data timing generators).
- Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or scripting languages for test automation and data analysis.
- Hands-on experience automating tests and controlling lab instruments (programmable power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes) using Python or similar tools.
- Ability to produce clear engineering reports documenting test setups and results.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
Education Requirements
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must not have graduated before September 2027 (eligible for the 2027 Spring internship, January–May).
About the Company
Company: Renesas
Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan
Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.
